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Want to Look Lean, Not Just “Smaller”? The Shocking Truth About Weight Training vs. Cardio
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If you ask most people how to lose fat, they’ll say: “Do more cardio.” But if your goal is to look leaner, tighter, and keep the weight off long-term, strength training often beats pure cardio.

Here’s why.

1. Cardio Burns Calories Once. Muscle Burns Calories 24/7.


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Yes, cardio can burn a lot of calories during the workout. A 30–45 minute run or ride can burn hundreds of calories depending on intensity and body size. But when you stop, that burn mostly stops too.

Strength training is different.

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