Do I need to do strength training to burn fat?

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Do I need to do strength training to burn fat?

Apr 16, 2012

Will resistance training help you burn fat?

While focusing on eating properly as part of your lifestyle and doing your minimum or more of daily recommended cardio, adding strength training to burn fat is essential for improving and maximizing your overall health, speeding up the weight loss process and toning verses just loosing pounds to perfect your figure. Adding strength training, will boost your metabolism and build muscle and bones.

In various studies a edjucated and good planned strength training program could possibly increase your metabolism up to 38 hours after the workout. Your continue to burn calories long after strength training. The difference between strength training and cardio, cardio once you stop, the calorie burning stops as well.

What are the main benefits of strength training?

1. Strength training helps you loose weight by burning calories
2. Prevents Injuries
3. Strengthens muscles and bones
4. Lower bad cholesterol and boost good cholesterol levels
5. Reduces Stress
6. Aids in helping you to sleep better
7. Improves your metabolism
8. Lowers risk for back injury
9. Helps with self-esteem
10. Improves Sports Performance