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3 Reasons Resistance Training is Better than Cardio for Moms

3 Reasons Resistance Training is Better than Cardio for Moms

In my opinion, resistance training is better. 

I’m speaking to the average mom who has little time or energy, and isn’t training for any specific endurance event. If that sounds like you, and you’re a mom that wants to be heart healthy, wants to reduce the risk of injury and pain, and wants to feel and look strong in her body…resistance training beats cardio. If you’re in the position of having to make a choice between a strength or cardio workout, I’m making the choice for you, its resistance training). Here is why:

Exercising for Weight Loss: Are You Taking the Right Approach?

Exercising for Weight Loss: Are You Taking the Right Approach?

When it comes to weight loss, there are many factors, but simplified, to lose weight you need more energy (calories) going out than energy (calories) coming in. This is where exercise is an asset.

I have one disclaimer before I dive into my recommended approach. I titled this article using the word “exercise”, but what I’m really talking about is the umbrella term Physical Activity. Physical activity is broad and means your body is moving, whether for sport, fun, commuting, exercise, etc. I make this distinction because I consider exercise a structured form of physical activity that comes with the intention of improving physical fitness. Both require energy so we’ll discuss both exercise and physical activity in my top three considerations for weight loss.