Comments on: What Burns More Calories: Cardio, Intervals, or Weight Training? http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/ Level up your life, every single day. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Trishhttp://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-2/#comment-11124 Trish Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-11124 I am in a big weight loss challenge. I need to lose weight as fast as possible. What regime would you suggest? I really enjoyed this article. How often should I be doing weights and can I do them on the same days as intervals,cardio or alone.  I did an half ironman last June. The intense long hours of training totally burnt me out...I don't want to do that anymore. I don't have as much time as I used to to train those long hours. My goal right now is to use my exercise as effectiently as possible for the greatest weight loss. What do you think of Beachbody's Insanity and P90X? Love to hear your advise. Trish I am in a big weight loss challenge. I need to lose weight as fast as possible. What regime would you suggest? I really enjoyed this article. How often should I be doing weights and can I do them on the same days as intervals,cardio or alone.  I did an half ironman last June. The intense long hours of training totally burnt me out…I don’t want to do that anymore. I don’t have as much time as I used to to train those long hours. My goal right now is to use my exercise as effectiently as possible for the greatest weight loss. What do you think of Beachbody’s Insanity and P90X?
Love to hear your advise.
Trish

]]> By: Alexhope33http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-2/#comment-10816 Alexhope33 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:56:00 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-10816 I know we are talking about calories here, but the benefits of strength training are HUGE! One of the benefits is prevention of injury...you know injury from all that pounding on the treadmill! All the cardio only junkies out there are missing a huge component to fitness.  The comments, "just do what you like to do" is so short sighted. We can't have this attitude with eating...     Be smart and DO WHAT IS BEST for your body...that should be enough to "like it." I know we are talking about calories here, but the benefits of strength training are HUGE! One of the benefits is prevention of injury…you know injury from all that pounding on the treadmill! All the cardio only junkies out there are missing a huge component to fitness.  The comments, “just do what you like to do” is so short sighted. We can’t have this attitude with eating…    
Be smart and DO WHAT IS BEST for your body…that should be enough to “like it.”

]]> By: Alexhope33http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-2/#comment-10817 Alexhope33 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:56:00 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-10817 I know we are talking about calories here, but the benefits of strength training are HUGE! One of the benefits is prevention of injury...you know injury from all that pounding on the treadmill! All the cardio only junkies out there are missing a huge component to fitness.  The comments, "just do what you like to do" is so short sighted. We can't have this attitude with eating...     Be smart and DO WHAT IS BEST for your body...that should be enough to "like it." I know we are talking about calories here, but the benefits of strength training are HUGE! One of the benefits is prevention of injury…you know injury from all that pounding on the treadmill! All the cardio only junkies out there are missing a huge component to fitness.  The comments, “just do what you like to do” is so short sighted. We can’t have this attitude with eating…    
Be smart and DO WHAT IS BEST for your body…that should be enough to “like it.”

]]> By: The Reddit Guide to Fitnesshttp://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-2/#comment-10805 The Reddit Guide to Fitness Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:42:12 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-10805 [...] of the advice I don’t like so much:45-60 minutes of cardio 4-5 days a week for weight loss. Correct, but inefficient.Cushioned shoes reduce impact. False. Padded shoes promote heels strikes, which generate [...] [...] of the advice I don’t like so much:45-60 minutes of cardio 4-5 days a week for weight loss. Correct, but inefficient.Cushioned shoes reduce impact. False. Padded shoes promote heels strikes, which generate [...]

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-2/#comment-10049 Anonymous Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-10049 Well, I agree with Brandon..Interval training allows you to exercise at higher levels of intensity compared to continuous aerobic exercise. When you alternate between short bouts of very-high-intensity exercise with lower-intensity exercise, your body is able to process lactic acid build-up, therefore reducing fatigue. You are then able to burn calories and fat at a faster rate compared to less intense, longer aerobic exercise. Cheers,Burning Fats Guide http://www.burningfatbuildingmuscle.com/ Well, I agree with Brandon..Interval training allows you to exercise at higher levels of intensity compared to continuous aerobic exercise. When you alternate between short bouts of very-high-intensity exercise with lower-intensity exercise, your body is able to process lactic acid build-up, therefore reducing fatigue. You are then able to burn calories and fat at a faster rate compared to less intense, longer aerobic exercise.
Cheers,Burning Fats Guide http://www.burningfatbuildingmuscle.com/

]]> By: Lonna3616http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-2/#comment-9897 Lonna3616 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:10:00 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-9897 I also think that it's important to try new things though!! I didn't know I liked weight training until after a few week of doing and and seeing results! Now it's hard to get me out of the weight room!!! I also think that it’s important to try new things though!! I didn’t know I liked weight training until after a few week of doing and and seeing results! Now it’s hard to get me out of the weight room!!!

]]> By: Your Questions About Interval Sprints Cardio — Interval Training Runninghttp://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-9437 Your Questions About Interval Sprints Cardio — Interval Training Running Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:21:24 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-9437 [...] is around 150-250 calories. Of course it depends on certain factors.Powered by Yahoo! AnswersDaniel asks…Cardio interval training 7 times a week a bit too much?yo. I need to lose my 10 SUPER ...dtm-content">Cardio interval training 7 times a week a bit too much?yo. I need to lose my 10 SUPER [...] [...] is around 150-250 calories. Of course it depends on certain factors.Powered by Yahoo! AnswersDaniel asks…Cardio interval training 7 times a week a bit too much?yo. I need to lose my 10 SUPER …dtm-content">Cardio interval training 7 times a week a bit too much?yo. I need to lose my 10 SUPER [...]

]]> By: Dustin Hodgehttp://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-8483 Dustin Hodge Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:38:00 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-8483 Love the article, lots of good information. I did have one question, though. In it you compare Cardio, HIIT, and Circuit Weight Training. Where does "traditional" weight training fit in on this hierarchy? And do you recommend mixing circuit and traditional training? Love the article, lots of good information. I did have one question, though. In it you compare Cardio, HIIT, and Circuit Weight Training. Where does “traditional” weight training fit in on this hierarchy? And do you recommend mixing circuit and traditional training?

]]> By: A Beginner’s Guide to Running | Nerd Fitnesshttp://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-8438 A Beginner’s Guide to Running | Nerd Fitness Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:02:46 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-8438 [...] actually enjoy running, I HAVE GREAT NEWS!  You don’t have to run; in fact, there are more efficient ways to burn the right kind of calories.  Your diet will be 80% of your battle anyways, so if you can [...] [...] actually enjoy running, I HAVE GREAT NEWS!  You don’t have to run; in fact, there are more efficient ways to burn the right kind of calories.  Your diet will be 80% of your battle anyways, so if you can [...]

]]> By: Marshahttp://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/01/what-burns-more-calories-cardio-intervals-or-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-7226 Marsha Fri, 13 May 2011 18:50:00 +0000 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/?p=4337#comment-7226 We need to exercise a lot more than was previously suggested. It was once, 3x per week for 30 minutes. It then became 30 minutes 5x per week. 30 Minutes of what? Pretty vigorous exercise...beyond yoga, pilates or race walking. 5x a week is no good because if you fall out of the habit on those 2 days, you might fall off the wagon period. I'm all over the net trying to find at-home workouts that I can fit into my life. Gyms are not only cesspools of germs, it takes X minutes to get there. I don't like any type of equipment either. I need to find intense strengthening/cardio exercises that I can do at home or in an empty conference room. BTW, my knees are shot...which is one reason I need to eat right and remain thin and strong.    We need to exercise a lot more than was previously suggested. It was once, 3x per week for 30 minutes. It then became 30 minutes 5x per week. 30 Minutes of what? Pretty vigorous exercise…beyond yoga, pilates or race walking. 5x a week is no good because if you fall out of the habit on those 2 days, you might fall off the wagon period.

I’m all over the net trying to find at-home workouts that I can fit into my life. Gyms are not only cesspools of germs, it takes X minutes to get there. I don’t like any type of equipment either. I need to find intense strengthening/cardio exercises that I can do at home or in an empty conference room. BTW, my knees are shot…which is one reason I need to eat right and remain thin and strong.   

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