What burns more calories? Half an hour of treadmill at a good pace or half hour of weights? Or is there little difference?

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Viper · M

I don't know this stuff other than what I read, but I've read that it's best to do some weights to get the body going and then cardio for best results over either single one.

The cardio burns more, but the weights active some sort of booster to activate the process where it takes longer with just cardio, for it to know it's in burn Cal mode.

Also as someone else said intake has proven to be much more effective messure as the body adjust to workouts and make it harder to lose Cal doing the same thing over and over again

SW-User

@Viper Oh Jeepers!! Maybe I need a personal trainer. Lol
It's so confusing!!😫

Viper · M

@SW-User Na, if you're goal is to weight less or have less calories, then your best bet is to intake less,. including drinks.

If your goal is to tone the body or improve fitness level then that's exercise stuff.

And the best way to burn calories is to shock the body in surprising it with exercise activities that get the heart rate up and the body isn't expecting... so mixing it up is best and using different muscles, but keeping that cardio going.

SW-User

@Viper I'm actually happy with my current weight and proportion. I'm just getting bored with treadmill and want to spend time toning.
But I don't want to put on weight by not walking and running. And I don't want to eat less or differently.
I only have a certain amount of time to dedicate to training so can't really do more than I am timewise.
Thankyou for your input. Really appreciate it. Xx

Viper · M

@SW-User well do what makes you happy, as if you'll keep doing it, just make such it's both safe and face pace to get your body revved up!

I say mix it up until you fine something you like :)