Are you looking to lose weight and “tone up”? Don't neglect your weight training!
Sure, you may burn more calories running, but lifting has a more lasting effect on your metabolism. This is due to EPOC, or excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. Basically, your body continues to work hard and burn calories after your session with the weights.
Now, I don't mean sitting on a machine and doing 3 sets of 15 chest presses. To get the biggest EPOC benefit from lifting, you want to focus on compound movements (e.g. squats, pullups, etc.).
Lift hard and heavy and see your body reap the benefits!
Kirstin Dragasakis is a Personal Trainer at Life Time Fitness in Chanhassen, MN.
