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Can weight training help you lose weight?

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Weight training to lose weight

The best exercise combination for weight loss is cardio exercise and weight training. Proper weight training will build muscle. Muscle is your metabolic furnace that will burn additional calories 24 hours a day, and not just when you are exercising.

Cardio exercise, it is very effective for fat loss. Cardio will increase the amount of calories your body uses during and immediately after exercise. If you were to choose one, then choose cardio. However, the very best option is to choose cardio exercise and weight training.

For more information about how to combine cardio and weight training for weight loss, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.

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