Which burns more fat, aerobics or weight lifting?

Question

I'm 5'4, 118 lbs, Ive been doing an hour of weight lifting in the gym every other day, but what burns more calories, aerobics class or weight lifting? (weight lifting includes my legs, abs and arms on 11 different weight machines)

Answer 1

Both are good.Weight lifting more so, because your developing muscle are always burning fat. Even when you sleep they are burning fat. Take Vitamin C before your workout.

Answer 2

Cardio and aerobics is better for burning calories and trying to lose weight. However, everyone- no matter how old or young, should always incorporate resistence training (weights) in their daily workouts.
Cardio is very good for getting the blood flowing a circulation going throughout the body. It is great for burning calories and keeping your body healthy.
Weight lifting is great for toning and keeping muscles strong. Although you do burn calories weightlifting, it is concentrated on building or toning muscles.
It is best to keep a balance of both- 10 minute cardio warm up on a tredmill or elliptical machine, then a weight training working out about 30-40 min and then end with cardio another 30 min.

Answer 3

Cardio + Light weight training + Proper Diet = Goal

* Eat whole food
Top weight loss tips
Eat whole foods that are as natural as possible. When you eat whole foods that are full of nutrients your body will know how much to eat and how much not to eat. You do not have to count calories because your body is a wonderful machine.

* Eat fresh fruit
Eat at least two servings of fresh fruit every day. Choose whatever type of fruit is in season. Also consume protein because both fruits and protein can fill you up and it makes your stomach seem like its full.

* Drink enough water
Drink the best weight loss supplement known to man, water. Most people do not know the difference from being hungry for food or thirsty for water. A great deal of times people eat when they should drink. Most likely you will not feel as hungry if you are getting enough water. You will be satisfying the thirst, which is confused for hunger. Water also helps you digest food better. Drinking water before you eat will help fill you up.

* Always chew your food
Always chew your food well. Chewing your food well will ensure that you get the most nutrients out of your food. Getting the most nutrients will satisfy your body therefore you will eat less. Another benefit of chewing well is that it helps aid in digestion.

* Take small meals
Eat small, frequent meals in a day. Large meals tax your digestion system, making it work harder. Taking too much time in between meals makes you hungrier for the next meal.

* Include protein at meal
Include good sources of protein at meal, chicken, fish, legumes, peanut, cottage cheese, eggs or yogurt.

* Shut off TV while eating
Shut off the TV whenever you eat – that includes meals and snacks. Studies show that we automatically eat larger portions when we snack in front of the tube, and typically those foods are high in fat and sugar, which means excess calories!

* Increase your physical activity ( Cardio )
Increase your physical activity. Most people are over weight because of a lack of physical activity. Start walking more, bicycling, walks your dog for longer periods of time, swim, dance and leave the car at home when you can. It’s important that you choose a physical activity that you enjoy because you’ll stick with it.

*Weight training ( Light 5 to 10 lbs )
buy some dumbells that are 5-10 lbs and do some exercises with them. Search google: Dumbell exercises and you will see a bunch of useful links along with pictures and description on how to do it. When gaining weight but your doing everything correctly and see changes in your shape, that means you are building muscle and muscle weighs more than fat so dont be alarmed when that happens

Answer 4

Why you could do a study who does better You or Your Sister. That would be a good experiment, and then give us the answer. When you get done with your gym , you could go for the aerobics and your sister could go the gym and take what you just did. Keep exercising that is the important part!

Answer 5

I would have to agree that both are a great combination. Perhaps lifting lees weight but more repetitions if you are worried about bulk. Muscles are a great fat burner, but add bulk. I read that sex is not only a perfect way to burn fat reserves, but fun!

Answer 6

Both work well together. Aerobics are instant fat burners, but the muscle that you build with weight training will burn fat while you are sitting or sleeping.

Answer 7

depends on how you lift the weights...if you have access to a body pump class at a near by gym you may want to check that out