ShamRocks Fitness

The majority of fitness and health club members join for the purpose of losing weight. The previous statement is a fact and we all are aware of it. The truth we are still confused about is not whether to exercise but how to exercise. Many studies have been done in the last few years trying to determine whether cardiovascular exercise (running, biking, swimming, walking) will shed more pounds than resistance exercise (free weights, machines, body weight exercises). 
In a  latest study performed by Duke University Medical Center, 197 overweight individuals were placed on a cardio only program, resistance only program, or combination of the two. The results showed that those on the cardio only lost more weight and inches of body fat than the other two groups. Those who did the combined program lost about the same amount of weight as the cardio only group.  The resistance training group did lose weight however just not more than the cardio or combined group.
Therefore, the next time you’re in the club, don’t forget to hit up the cardio to shed some inches. However, to keep your body looking toned and lean, you still need to keep the resistance training. Resistance training will build lean muscle mass which will help expose your wash-board stomach and defined arms.