Get Up And Do Something: Running burns more fat than weights, study finds

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Running burns more fat than weights, study finds Dec 18th 2012, 11:05 If you want to burn fat, it's better to hit the treadmill than the weight room, a new study suggests. The results show aerobic workouts are better than resistance training for reducing fat mass. And a workout that combines the two activities — lifting weights in addition to running — is no better at burning fat than running alone, the researchers said. The findings contradict the idea that resistance training can help with weight and fat loss by improving metabolism, the researchers said. But the findings don't mean that resistance training is not useful. The study found that resistance training was better at increasing lean body mass than aerobic training alone. And for older adults who are experiencing muscle loss, resistance training is beneficial, the researchers said.

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