Cardio Vs. Weightlifting: Which Helps You Lose Weight Faster?

Is running better than lifting?

Jay Kobayashi
5 min readJun 27, 2024

When it comes to fitness and weight loss, the debate between cardio and weightlifting has been a topic of discussion for both enthusiasts and beginners alike. Both forms of exercise offer unique benefits that cater to different fitness goals, however, does one help you lose weight faster than the other?

So in this entry of the VS series, we will pit cardio vs weightlifting against each other and see which one can help you lose that weight you’ve been trying to get rid of.

Cardio Overview

Cardiovascular exercise or more commonly known as cardio, includes activities that increase your heart rate and improve the efficiency of your cardiovascular system. Some of the most common forms of cardio include running, cycling, swimming, walking, and even dancing.

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By doing cardio based activities you can improve your health by increasing blood circulation, build stamina, and most importantly burn calories and lose weight. However, it is important to note that doing a lot or excessive amounts of cardio will result in…

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Jay Kobayashi

A starving writer from Los Angeles who aspires to be plagiarized one day.