Resistance training is better than cardio for fat loss for several reasons. It builds more lean muscle mass which increases daily calorie burn. It activates more muscle fiber types which burn a higher percentage of glycogen and fat stores for longer after exercise. The adrenaline response from resistance training signals the body to release more fatty acids from stores to replenish what was burned, keeping metabolism elevated after exercise ends.

1. 5 REASONS WHY
A LITTLE RESISTANCE
TRAINING
IS BETTER THAN
LOTS OF CARDIO
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2. 1. You’ll build
skeletal muscle
and general lean
muscle mass
◦ Muscle tissue is glucose greedy = the more you have, the
more energy you will burn 24/7

3. 2. Cardio
activates mainly
muscle type I
◦ This burns mainly fat in the blood stream (good, but you
can do better)

4. 3. Resistance
training activates
muscle types II a, ab
& b in addition to
type I
◦ These burn a higher percentage of glycogen (stored
glucose) in the blood stream compared to cardio = this will
be replaced from fat stores (unless you’re eating carbs) =
you continue to burn

5. 4. The use of
muscle types II a-b
stimulates an
adrenalin response
◦ The adrenalin signals for fatty acids (from stored fat) to be
released into the blood stream = for several hours after
ending the exercise your body is replenishing those stores
by releasing stored fat = you continue to burn

6. 5. Resistance
training puts excess
fat into the blood
stream
◦ Your metabolism won’t slow down so much after you
finish exercising = you continue to burn
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