Cardio and strength training face off: Which is better?

If cardio and strenth training were to face off in a head-to-head battle for “who’s the best overall” which one do you think would win? Is it that simple really? Well Women’s Heath set out to find out, comparing the two with good old fashioned ‘pros and cons’ lists based on what your goals are. Weight loss? Strength training is best (really? I’m surprised). Stress relief? Cardio. To live longer? Cardio. To look sexy in front of a reflect? Strength training.

Surprised by any of these? It looks like overall they pretty much even out, so the best advice might be to mix it

up and do some of both as part of a consistent routine — why not get the best of both worlds?

Original post by Rigel Gregg

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