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New Study: How Often Should You Exercise for Optimal Benefits?
(www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
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Too bad they focus entirely on strength training. I exercise to manage my weight, improve my mood, and improve long term health benefits.
Increased strength would help with all of the above…
Exactly! I started powerlifting training as a route to weight control. More muscle mass equals more resting calorie burning.
You burn a ton while lifting too, assuming you're only taking reasonable breaks between sets and/or circuit.
In fact, energy restriction + high protein + resistance training appears to be the best of all for losing fat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrRP0VfmjwE
Not to say aerobic exercise isn't important - far from it - but if you want to lose fat, caloric deficit plus hi protein plus lifting wins.