Weight training is more effective than cardio

Increased metabolic rate

The great thing about weight training is that it stimulates an increase in muscle mass which can then result in increases to your basal metabolic rate.

Increased glucose uptake

Weight training mainly uses glucose (carbohydrates) as the energy source. This is because weight training uses fast twitch muscle fibres that are only capable of using glucose as energy.

This means that more carbohydrates are being absorbed and used by the muscles. This can then contribute to Controlling blood sugar.

Increased calorie burn after exercise

High intensity exercise like weight training elevates your heart rate during and after exercise. This is due to the conversion of lactic acid to glucose and also recovery of glucose in the muscles.

Yes glucose is stored in the muscles.

Weight Training is better for shaping than cardiovascular exercise.

Too many people in the gym focus on burning calories and losing weight but spend little time focussing on creating a shape.

Muscle creates shape and weight training is one of the best ways to build muscle and create a better shape.

I don’t want to look like a bodybuilder

This is a common misconception especially with females. The thought is that by doing some weight training you will look like a bodybuilder.

Bodybuilders dedicate many years to building muscle and many times the physiques that are being referred to have been enhanced by the use of performance enhancing drugs.

Weight training enhances your figure and also helps to create a leaner body. It is far superior for shaping and not just weight loss.

Conclusion

Use weight training to enhance your figure, increase your metabolic rate, decrease your blood sugar. It is the best tool I know for achieving the kind of look people desire.