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Originally Posted by elx
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Link 1: Doesn't discuss the topic at all
Link 2: Presupposes that strength training is lauded for fat loss due to muscle burning more calories than fat while existing. The increase in calorie burn by just having muscle is minimal, but that's not why strength training is better for fat loss - fat loss is promoted by the body repairing microtears in muscle tissue, which OVERALL burns more calories than cardio does. The article then goes on to ignore all of the actual benefits of strength training.
Link 3: Also is only counting the calories burned while actually exercising. Again, most of the calories burned by lifting are burned while you rest. I lol'd though at them saying YEAH WELL YOU CAN ONLY LIFT A FEW TIMES A WEEK -- THAT IS BECAUSE ON THE OFF DAYS YOUR BODY IS BURNING CALORIES TO REPAIR ITSELF, FUCKWITS, A PROCESS WHICH WOULD BE SLOWED BY PUTTING STRAIN ON THE MUSCLES BY DOING CARDIO
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this is proven, this is known, it's not even a debate. it's the way it is.
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according to every one of the articles you just linked, it is a debate. and in the process of them mangling facts, they all acknowledge that you will need to lift weights as well as do cardio if you actually want to lose weight.