Regular gym goers is cardio or weights more important for losing weight (particularly for beginners) ?

[AMC23]

[_Maya_]

Definitely cardio. You need to burn fat by getting that heart pumping. Weights do it to a degree but you are just building muscle under fat. Especially true in the mid section which is always the last to go. Hit the treadmill or stair master or whatever you have access to and get that cardio in. Then mix in the weights to the routine. You can do both and lose the fat you want while building the muscle. Good luck.

[AMC23]

Thanks so much this was really helpful. It’s definitely the stomach area that is my main focus so il keep up the cardio. For the treadmill do you think you have to be running or is walking for a long time on incline good to? Today I had it on incline 3 speed 5 for 20 minutes

[_Maya_]

Yeah that's really good and I feel you girl. I work hard on the tummy area and feels like I never get anywhere. Keep up the work and we do this together!

[AMC23]

💪💕💕

[_Maya_]

Aww you bet! Let's do this!

[Jessica405]

Cardio exercises is best. A change in eating habits, too. There is no real substitute for calorie counting. Do not try fad diets. They are not sustainable long term.

Little changes in lifestyle, too. On a bus? Get off one stop earlier and walk the rest. Loads of other little things, too.

Remember, 3,500 cals is roughly equivalent to 1lb in weight. Reduce your cals by 500 a day will lower your weight by about 1lb in a week.

[AMC23]

Yeah diet has been my main focus, I have tried to fit in more protein, fruit and veg. But I still allow myself to indulge in treats here and there to avoid binges 😊

[Jessica405]

Treats important. I keep mine 100 cals each, and 2 treats per day.

[AMC23]

I just had a 90 calorie strawberry donut, so nice!

[Jessica405]

Sounds yummy! 🍩🍩

[ProbablyClueless]

Cardio in the beginning. Lifting weights is more important later for sustained weightloss.

[kellytheman]

Yeah it cardio using the treadmill or stair master gets the core in good shape.

[CindyRuns]

A mixture of both is actually the best !!!

[Nikki1989]

Cardio is the most important

[Hithere4567]

Cardio I think.

[Luckycharms12]

Cardio