CARDIO v WEIGHTS

Some believe the ticket to a lean and athletic physique is to hit the weights and steer clear of cardio. Others assert that weight training is for grunting males and that if you want to shift a few pounds, cardio is the only way. So, who’s right?

The fact is that both work. Look at triathletes and bodybuilders; both lean, both using completely different approaches. Most of us would be best served doing a combination of the two, based on our individual goals and preferences. We can do this by alternating resistance training and cardio days, or doing what we refer to as metabolic resistance training (MRT), where you hit both at the same time. The approach you choose comes down to the time you have available. If you do three sessions per week, use MRT. If you’re more advanced, or have more time, you can separate your sessions.