Cardio v Weights: What's the best for fat loss and toning?

Let’s clear this up once and for all, you don’t have to choose between cardio and strength. The magic happens when you combine them in the right balance for your goals.

Strength training: the foundation

Lifting weights builds lean muscle, which boosts metabolism and creates that “toned” look. It also improves posture, joint health, and confidence. Aim for a minimum of 2 strength sessions a week, focusing on full body movements — squats, lunges, pushes, and pulls.

Cardio: the support act

Cardio keeps your heart healthy, improves endurance, and helps manage stress.  It also contributes to calorie burn, which supports fat loss.You don’t need to do endless hours, either 10, 000 steps a day or shorter intervals to get the heart rate up.

Cardio can be addictive as it gives you that amazing endorphin hit. But be sure to not only do cardio, strength training is vital of strong bones and muscles as we age. If you want to be mobile and active into your later years then strength training is key.

Healthy Habit Fitness: Perfect Combo

Luckily at Healthy Habit Fitness we do all the thinking for you. Our sessions combine strength and cardio and at the right pace and weight to suit you.

Two sessions a week and 10, 000 steps a day is a great place to start. Consistency is key, then the rest will follow.

If you want to see what we are about then choose which type of class suits you and book in for a $50 Two Week Trial here.