Burning more calories: Weights or cardio?

[Maria777]

Which one burns more calories? Just wondering.

I do both of course. I alternate between cardio one day and the next weights.

 

[runrn7]

The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn.

Cardio's after effects last right after the cardio session is done, whereas weight training's after effects last longer.

Pamela

 

[Maria777]

Thank you, Pamela!

 

[Joni]

I've heard that cardio burns more calories during the workout, but strength training gives you a longer "afterburn" by raising the metabolism for several hours (some say up to 24) after the workout.

ETA: Ooops, just noticed Pamela already made this point! Sorry!

 

[runrn7]

You are welcome.

Pamela

 

[kathryn]

For the best calorie-burning cardio, choose an interval workout 1-2 times a week, on non-consecutive days.

 

[runrn7]

Yes, intervals are GREAT for fat burning potential!!!!

Pamela