Cardio vs. Strength: What Actually Burns More Fat?
If you’re pounding the pavement daily and wondering why your body’s not changing- let’s talk.
Cardio burns calories.
Strength training changes your body.
You don’t have to choose one, but you do need to know what each one actually does.
Cardio:
Boosts endurance
Supports heart health
Burns more during the workout
Can spike cortisol if overdone
Strength Training:
Builds lean muscle (aka more shape + tone)
Increases metabolic rate long after your workout
Helps regulate blood sugar + hormones
Prevents injury and bone loss (hi, aging)
So Which One “Burns More”?
Strength wins long-term.
Cardio helps, but muscle is the real fat-burner.
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