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Bryony Firth-Bernard

Cardio vs resistance training: which is best for weight loss?

A woman performing a barbell overhead press.

Just like ‘Is it better to do cardio before or after weights’ is one of the most popular fitness-related questions, so is whether cardio or weights is better for weight loss. Both types of training are incredibly popular and should have a place in your workout programme, but when it comes to weight loss, does one take the pedestal?

We spoke to an expert to cut through the noise so you can find out which you should be focusing your efforts on the most—cardio, resistance training, or even both. But, before we dive into that, a quick recap on what these two types of training modalities involve…

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