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Weight Loss - Cardio Versus Reistance Training

I will give you the simple and quick answer as you are probably way to busy to be on here for long. The solution is to do both. Its taken me 21 years to figure out and believe me, when it came to my weight loss, the treadmill became my best friend.

Just speaking to a guy in the gym today inspired me to write this blog. He is about 2 stone overweight and rarely doing cardio. For similar guys in the past that came into the gym 4 times a week, I recommeded to break up their time into two cardio sessions and two weights days. They saw great imrovements. The number one cardio class should you be inclined is spinning. Off course I have to mention that you can "drop in" to my spinning class anytime during any given month.

I am resistance trainings biggest fan. I love weights. Its easy for me to spend time each day with my dumbell and barbell friends as I live in the gym. But for those who work outside the fitness industry, priority must be given to whatever you goal is.

In A Nutshell : (try this for six weeks, get an assessment before and after the following if possible)

Weight Loss Wannabes : Prioritise the cardio equipment. Treadmills, Cross Trainers, Rowing, Spin Bike etc.

Toning Up Goalies : Get stuck into 30% cardio and 70% weight training. Try a toning class and dare I mention you can drop into mine anytime during the week. I have three toning classes for you to choose from!

Send me a text or call if you need any further advice on the above or anything else fitness related. - Michael.

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