While both have benefits and should be included in one’s routine, when it comes to losing fat (and keeping it off), one option tends to be better.
During cardio, you burn more calories during your session, but that’s where it ends. Once you’re done, the total calorie count is final, and your body won’t naturally consume extra calories the following day(s).
When you engage in strength training (using weights), your body might not burn as many calories as it would during a cardio session.
However, something useful happens – your body continues to burn calories long after your training is finished.
What’s even better is that the next day, your body burns even more calories while repairing the muscle tissue. Without lifting a finger the next day, you still burn additional calories after weight training.
Isn’t that beautiful? 
It’s your body’s way of saying “Thank you for making me stronger! Here, I’ll get some calories off your back 
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This method is superior and natural for changing body composition (less fat, more muscle mass) and maintaining it with less effort in the long run.
Increasing muscle mass is not only beneficial for aesthetics but also for functional and health aspects, including fat loss.
To make it even better, you don’t need heavy weights to build muscle in your body. Starting with a set of dumbbells and bodyweight resistance is enough.
Here are 3 benefits and important reasons as to why a woman should build some muscle in her body:
Mitochondria – the powerhouse of the cell, located within muscle cells, is the only structure capable of breaking down fat.
The greater your mitochondria count, the more effectively it burns fat. How can you increase your mitochondria count? By building muscle.
Increasing muscle mass can also lead to higher bone mineral density.
Developing greater bone density through sports and proper nutrition offers significant benefits for overall well-being. Resistance and strength training can help reduce the risk of dangerous fractures, breaks, and sprains.
A study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14723783/) concludes that a resistance training program conducted over a 6-month period enhances muscle mass and improves bone mineral density in the femoral region for both young and healthy older men and women, with a potential for greater impact in younger subjects.
A better posture = reduced back pain. Improving posture involves strengthening the muscles that provide support and facilitate movement, such as those in the back, shoulders, core, and glutes.
To walk with a straight back, to move your body with more efficiency (less rounded back, less pressure put on the lower back) means to strengthen the muscles that are not being used properly or at all.
I’ll make one final note: I am not referring to bodybuilding, which is an entirely different topic requiring sharp discipline and focus on both nutrition and training.
The approach outlined here is achievable for any regular mom with limited time but a desire to enhance their health and body composition (aka lose fat, gain more muscle)
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