Weightlifting Or Running? Research Shows Clear Winner In Reducing Risk Of Heart Disease

[@cjljr41]

Key phrase, “MAY be more beneficial”. I lifted for 23 years and still had bypass surgery. Diet and lifestyle are important.

[@jumpman366]

Weights isn’t cardio brother…

[@rdelius8512]

“Diet and lifestyle are important”. Very true. Unfortunately, genetics are even more important:(

[@jumpman366]

@@rdelius8512 You give up very easily i see

[@davidm4566]

@@rdelius8512 genetics will not do everything if someone is inactive and doesn't control what they eat. Our bodies are a machine. A Maserati without preventive maintenance will break down just like a Pinto, it will probably just work better before it breaks down. It just helps and starts someone on a better foot (no pun intended).

[@elguis201109]

@@rdelius8512 yes there are variations but not as much as you may think, idk your statement makes it sound like an excuse

[@rebeccatrono3376]

"I work with three year-olds". She's the winner!!

[@rastabg23]

not really, she was the most obese of them all so apparently her workouts with kids is not working out so well.

[@oolala53]

No, she’s not. That kind of low level energy expenditure does not actually stress the muscles. The way resistance work does. It’s one of the ways people kid themselves. The odds are actually really high, but a fat woman participated in resistance work a couple of times a week, she would find that running after that three-year-old would get a lot easier.

[@henryheslin3908]

@@oolala53 Hi. I think Rebecca was just kidding:)

[@roberthanks1636]

@@oolala53 Spending a lot of time with little kids is not about resistance training, but it's still good for you mentally and physically.

[@REALSTREETNIGGAMUZIK]

@@henryheslin3908 I doubt it, but tell yourself anything to feel better :)

[@JoseGonzalez-gc5pc]

Just do both, balance it out

[@nmazer]

100.

[@roguemedic]

The idea that we should limit ourselves to one OR the other is a false dichotomy and demonstrates that the reporters do not understand the material they are covering. We should be doing both - and reading fiction and nonfiction, and sleeping well, and . . . .

[@JoeJordan-t8h]

Yep... every other day switch. Perfect balance.

[@nmazer]

@@JoeJordan-t8h I'm so skinny and good at cardio I'm going to switch to only strength. I usually do mostly cardio.

[@JohnCarterRocks]

Lifting weights and cardio can't undo a poor diet. It's a 3 pronged attack. Good diet. Light weights. Cardio.

[@melvintate8186]

Why not do both they are both good for you!!

[@ax85114]

Because running is boring

[@melvintate8186]

@@ax85114 I know but doing both is more effective!!

[@despairingleonardo]

Both can be too tiring. I do exercise regularly but I hate it

[@ShanteRoxxane]

@@ax85114 Coming from a previous runner, I agree. Cross country is fun but overall running is not fun. I ride my bike when I feel like doing something fun that’s cardio related, otherwise it’s only weights and calisthenics.

[@Flips44]

@@ax85114 no you just suck at it

[@DrakeBrunette]

Weights & WALKING are the best combo you could do in my opinion... I still make a point to run here and there. Especially if it's in a pick up basketball game or something. But honestly I would recommend Walking over Running for MOST (not all) people.

[@huiledenoix8014]

Yeah, plus walking can be as intensive for the heart as running if you walk fast enough, or climb stairs, hills ... When you run you learn to rely on your elasticity, when you walk you're more on the muscle it demands more blood flow (but maybe less so when you are well trained in walking). I'm an okay runner but i clearly suck at walking.

[@abdullahasif1889]

Yes walking and slight jogging, plus lifting compound movements

[@ukestudio3002]

@@DrakeBrunette Respectfully disagree ..walking will not come near working your heart, lungs, adrenals etc nor stimulate your natural enndorphins and enkaphalines. Oh, and I’ve been a lifter since 1965 and I’m a walker not a runner anymore. Thanks for post . Keep healthy !

[@nikitaw1982]

​@@ukestudio3002why run when look at the injury rate? If want to work heart legs get on a spin bike and do a few sprints.

[@JohnCarterRocks]

You are correct generally however a proper DIET is the number factor in reducing heart disease. You can't out exercise a bad diet.

[@EthanE3]

Muscle is a great glucose sink but if you are eating a bad diet, adding muscle is just masking the problem. Gotta clean up the diet

[@syedmohamedalhinduan]

To me.. they complement each other..enjoy both😊

[@NaNa-kj2gw]

Starting lifting weights regularly after being diagnosed with prediabetes. Building muscle not only made me look better, it also lowered my blood sugar. The rest of the bad cholesterol and stuff was fixed by eating a clean and healthy diet, along with not over eating. Cardio is too tiring for me. I could do it in 10 minute sprints, but long cardio sessions just seem useless to me and more damaging than weight lifting. I used to be sort of scared of weight lifting, but after getting used to it, looking up proper form, and realizing that it's all about consistency and not caring about how heavy or cool you look, just about hitting it regularly and consistently, I started making massive gains and changes.

[@amalksuresh286]

Zone 2 cardio is a must if you are looking for well being

[@adamburling9551]

@@amalksuresh286 No its not necessarily. In other words maybe for you it is.

[@thefirstfastrunner]

I wished they said we need to do “both” to complement each other. Running is good because you will know very quickly if you have muscle imbalances.

[@NaNa-kj2gw]

@@thefirstfastrunner i hate running lol. I'll cycle.

[@joelouden6592]

@@amalksuresh286 Zone 2 cardio doesn't do much for "well being". It doesn't build muscle mass or strength, doesn't strengthen bones, and it drains the endocrine system of vital anabolic and youth hormones. Endurance athletes suffer from AFIB at much higher rates than even sedentary subjects and have weaker immune systems than strength athletes. It's far too easy to overtrain with zone 2 workouts. Going through my old workout logs 3 decades recently I could see that I almost always got a bad cold or flu shortly after several weeks of increased zone 2 training.

[@SiLoMixMaster]

The irony of this video is that crossfit is just cardio with weights. You need proper rest periods to perform weight training in an anaerobic manner instead of an aerobic manner.

[@djhollingsworth]

Tell me you know nothing about CrossFit without telling me you know nothing about CrossFit.

[@02hreblue30]

@@SiLoMixMaster joint killer

[@ChantelleLyons-zr2zg]

I've gained 10kg's in muscle since starting Crossfit

[@keithzastrow]

You need to do BOTH. Resistance training is absolutely important as it adds lean muscle mass. Big time important for healthy longevity BUT you also need to run and walk. All these people who I've encountered over the years who say running is bad for you and not important say that because they're too lazy to run. Period. I'm 54. Lost 50 lbs last year. I run, walk and do resistance training and of course have cleaned up my diet.

[@ziggy979]

My knees have been tortured from heavy weights. Hack squat, dead lift, lunges with weights. Now I am paying a price. Getting a new left knee soon. Overhead presses and parallel dips with a 45 lb weight strapped around my waist. Looked awesome in my 40’s and part way thru 50’s. My shoulder now too, is bone on bone. If the knee surgery goes well, I will have the shoulder done early 2025. Repetitions, with way too much weight on my joints is what did me in. Stay fit, yet stay smarter too. Hope this helps another soul out there for the long haul.

[@geowanayuka3834]

I and my three coworkers have an obesity. We committed to do a healthy diet and lifestyle. My coworkers choose running and cycling. They do it quite extremely, they run/cycling almost everyday. Meanwhile I choose go to gym to do some minimalist weightlifting. In the next 6 months all my coworkers still have a belly fat, no significant difference to their bodyshape. But, my result showed a big difference, I lost almost 20 kgs, My face look younger, my body was strapped and muscular.

[@principle6261]

The difference is that they probably kept over-eating while you actually switched your diet. Weight loss really comes down to calories in and calories out.

[@geowanayuka3834]

@@principle6261 After I did further reserach, the weight training affects our body composition through increasing our muscle mass, the cardio such as running and cycling can't make this kind of changes significantly. The increasing of our muscle mass gave us a better metabolic condition, it will affect our appetite and calories burning. So we can do healthy diet much easier with a bunch of muscles in our body.

[@dianaverano7878]

I tried running before. I lost lbs but in a slower way. I only felt endurance. Not strength or power. Now i am doing walking stairs 1 hrs. I never felt stronger. I really felt power. I dont get tired. When I lift myself to climb, I just need 1 hand for support, easily done. Im just on 1 month. My clothes are getting loose, a little bit. My blood pressure is low 100/70. My resting heart rate is at 82

[@_baller]

Well couple reasons, one they probably didn’t change their diet, two they are probably overdoing the cardio and gaining water weight, don’t go crazy with intense cardio while in extreme deficits

[@HobokenSquatCobbler]

@@geowanayuka3834 You hear people frequently talk about how adding extra muscle will "turn you into a fat burning machine". Studies have shown that while more muscle on your body *does* burn some additional daily calories, it's actually very *minimal.*

[@rand49er]

I had a bone density test yesterday. I'm nearly 76 yo. She said to do weight training to help from losing bone mass. I'm going to start this afternoon.

[@garytorresani8846]

I do both. 76yo run 3 days a week 5k distance. Weight training 2-3 x a week. Been doing this for decades. Both help keep you young and ready to do fun activities. Diet also important.

[@mohamedmohamed-ps6qf]

I'm 41 years old, started weight lifting 5 years back, the benefits of it are amazing😍 I'm stronger 💪look younger ☺and more muscular😎 than my same age people whom just do cardio or no workout at all.

[@mikew2610]

Several years later, they'll say cardio. smh.

[@Activethinker6378]

Can't trust anything say! Yes they change it every few years . They'll come out with yet another study that disproves this .

[@mustang8206]

I wouldn't be surprised if another study does show cardio is better. The human body is the most complex machine in existence and one study isn't going to give all the answers. That's why when studying human biology it's important to do multiple studies and look at the overall results

[@KenGaskins-nm3gx]

I don't buy it. Sounds like a lot of companies trying to sell gym equipment and memberships. I think without a doubt, cardio wins on cardiovascular health, especially if you mix it with sprints and distance. Jump rope, cycling and aerobics are also superb, as is swimming. Weights and resistance training are great, and should be part of a workout regimen for strength, muscle endurance and bone health. Regarding senior citizens, leg work & balance should get extra attention (people often neglect legs as it is). For overall workout, rowing and burpees are excellent. There is a lot more research out there that supports cardio for cardiovascular. But you gotta challenge yourself some, and should probably mix it up.

[@huiledenoix8014]

Some people NEED cardio, and especially low intensity and long duration cardio to keep a healthy heart and an efficient cardiovascular system. Walking and reasonnable pace running are very health and needed for a lot of people to keep healthy. Weightlifting or calisthenics are very important but to a much more different aspect. Yeah, someone who is used to lifting heavyweight is maybe less likely to get surprised by a heart attack when they suddenly have to do something intensive than people who never train with intensity. But cardiovascular health is about more than just surviving a sprint or a stair climb. Some people do one sprint, two sprints, everything feels OK but someday they are dead. Some people lift very heavy weights, their hearts pump very strongly, but then they have to engage prolongated and intense activity and then they go into syncope. Blood has to flow a lot, body temperature must climb for prolongated period of times in order to develop and keep an organism that is clean and fully and well irrigated. Health is not about specialization, it is not about performance, opposing cardio and resistance is pretty stupid as if you specialize in one you may go into trouble.

[@Leftystrat]

The most common sense comment here! Ah someone with a brain❤

[@joelouden6592]

This is an EXCELLENT video story and I'm very glad to see that it's out there. Most people absolutely hate cardio and will avoid all exercise because of it. As an Exercise Physiologist I've found it's a lot easier to get clients to be consistent and stay with strength training. I've seen more people quit gyms and exercise programs due to cardio. The benefits of strength training over steady-state, low-to-moderate pace cardio are almost too many to list here. Strength training provides cardio benefits but cardio provides zero strength benefits. Endurance-type training also depletes muscle mass and this effect accelerates with age. Strength training is the only way to combat the age-related muscle loss called Sarcopenia. Most people who run have heart rates that are WAY too high while they're exercising and this can damage cardiac tissues. That's why the MAF method of low heart rate training is a great idea for those who insist on long distance running.

[@DEEZEEMTB]

Mountain biking is my passion. Actually I got into the sport to build my legs when I was more into lifting weights. 30 years later I am balancing it out. I was an occasional weight lifter….maybe once or twice a week off and on. Now I lift 5-6 days a week and cycle once or twice. As a 60 year old I have more muscle than I did in my 40’s.

[@joelouden6592]

@@DEEZEEMTB I've been bicycling for decades. My brother owned a bike shop and still has a mobile mountain bike repair business. To me, cycling is a form of strength training because we live in an area with very steep hills. I often grind up them in a high gear in sets instead of or to compliment a leg day. Since cycling doesn't get the heart rate as high as running and there's no eccentric muscle damage from landing impacts it's the perfect cardio for weight trainers. I ride hills for about 20 to 30 minutes once or twice a week. Pedaling a bike is also like WD-40 for the knees.

[@DEEZEEMTB]

@@joelouden6592 Ride a Single Speed if you want to get your heart rate up👍. The nickname for my SS is “The Punisher”😆

[@randystockton624]

I'm 57 yrs.old and been lifting weights for about 42 yrs. at 47 yrs old 214 lbs. I was bench pressing 250lbs.11 times. Now weight lifting may be better for cardiovascular and mostly bodyweight pull ups, push ups, I do and kettlebell swings but I can say honestly jogging makes me feel better maybe it's because I have gotten older and I'm going to start doing more weight lifting but I love to jog because of the way it makes me feel. I do a lot of Jill jogging about 35 perfect of my jogging is hills...next year they will say running better..

[@bizznick444joe7]

36 here, at age 13 I was lifting a heavy dumbbell that my mom got me. Then I transition into gyms at age 25. Was most serious until COVID hit. Not going to blame it on COVID. I'm just focusing on a different athletics.

[@abdullahasif1889]

Jogging makes you feel better because the blood distribution and lungs health gets better and we feel better with them

[@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandle]

No reason you can't do both!

[@perfectsplit5515]

When I was 42 I bench pressed 210 pounds for 10 reps a set. Then I got a muscle strain. After I recovered, I never managed to restore the 210 pound bench. Currently at 51, I am benching 175 pounds for 10 reps.

[@erickrolo]

And you can increase testosterone levels with lifting weights, you can feel more manly with weight lifting , and you can burn more calories faster than cardio. But cardio is the best complement for resistance training.

[@alishershatekov375]

For cardio I like doing explosive movements like 100m sprints. Works well if you want to burn calories while building muscles.

[@charlesg7926]

I agree with both of you. Weightlifting is most important, but it’s also good to pair it with a little bit of cardio- some hard middle distance running (mile, or 800m runs) and also some sprints. You can also do hard swimming if your joints can’t take running. This combo gets you in the best possible shape

[@CeeSparks]

Aaaw hell, ion need no more testosterone 😅but I love weights

[@boxbury]

“Burn more calories faster “ is a bit deceiving. Each set of weightlifting is like 30 secs. You may only do 10 sets in a workout. In that 5 minutes of actual lifting time you will burn a touch more calories than running but running you can perform for 20+ minutes with less recovery time and breakdown equating to far more calories burned. Furthermore, a resting heart rate in a runner is far lower than your average joe weightlifter .

[@TheChris403]

I'm guessing the guy who said "Olympic deadlift" doesn't lift.

[@ukestudio3002]

😁

[@bikeguy3034]

@@TheChris403 Deadlifting has a long and storied history in the Olympics Games! 🤦‍♂️😅

[@DrLeroyArch]

@@bikeguy3034 Huh?

[@dansdrumchannel9239]

I jumped to the comments looking for something like this. "Olympic-deadlift?!??😂

[@stevehauser2653]

Yep, in saying, “Olympic Deadlifts” he might as well have said, “I don’t really know what I’m talking about.” Maybe next time he can educate us on “Powerlift Snatches.”

[@mjolniron]

Why not do both. I lift 3x a week and run 2x.

[@MCBC_5]

both makes sense running is needed for mobility and maintaining a range of motion so equally important to maintain quality of life not just extending it

[@shareeminor9125]

Strength training rules! If you don't pause, you'll get your cardio in at the same time😊

[@SK-lt1so]

The point is, resistance training is important as you get older. Mobility, insulin resistance, balance improve with resistance training.

[@LizaLavolta]

You need to be doing both. PERIODT

[@newagain9964]

U don’t need weights. Calisthenics is a better alternative

[@davidhitchen5369]

I lift weights to build strength. I do cardio to build endurance. Sometimes I'll lift relatively light weights quickly in circuit .of different exercises with very little recovery time between sets so I'm doing cardio while I lift. I like to mix things up. The key is to keep moving and to not get injured or burn out. Fitness isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. It's got to be sustainable.

[@CS-ww3bs]

No link to the study?

[@newagain9964]

Study is definitely not conclusive.

[@FeelGoodNutrition1]

Like most are saying, just do both. But also do anything. Do what you enjoy. And the trainer talking about the 'after burn', also known as EPOC, is GREATLY overstating it. We're talking maybe 30-50 extra calories burned over the next 24 hours or so.

[@DA-bp8lf]

All physical activity burns residual calories! The amount depends on what you do and how long! So 30 minutes of weightlifting, will burn less residual calories, as someone running 10 miles. It’s all about input, output.

[@jaapongeveer6203]

I'm 72 and just started my 57 year weight training. I lift weights in the gym and ride my bike outside!

[@redroger3637]

I mix weights with walking, and I choose walking over running for the sake of my 67yo knees. Have lost 15kg (33 pounds) in five years. A great benefit of losing weight so slowly is that I don’t have any loose or saggy skin. Also for the sake of my aging knees, I have replaced leg extensions with Spanish squats using bands. Much more comfortable!

[@Dagoth_Ur_1]

Resistance training doesn't create more capillaries anywhere near to cardio. Do both. There's a reason bodybuilders who do no cardio die from heart issues so frequently. The post workout born is about 19 extra calories, not much.

[@jimsturt]

the reason is called steroids...

[@snehalkrishnan618]

The heart muscle is more important than the bicep muscle.

[@MrFrankFurter]

Steroids are the reason bodybuilders die of heart conditions at a young age. I find doing HIT weight lifting to be better than cardio as my heart rate is high.

[@twinrivers6200]

They usually die from addiction to steroids and never coming off of em.

[@Kuroi555]

Your statement about building capillaries isn’t true at all. When a resistance movement is done at high repetition for repetitive bouts (think about how men in prison exercise) new capillaries are absolutely built up in those trained muscles.

[@Gaba-oo4qb]

It’s not weightlifting or running. The best thing you can do for health is having a good clean diet! I also do weight training and cardio but more weight training. I would say moderate to high intensity cardio for 3 times a week x 20 minutes. The rest should be weight training and eating right!

[@davidolatunji119]

The key is consistency over your whole life

[@bkohler89]

3 years later and doctors and studies are STILL saying weightlifting is better than running for your heart health. I do 3 days of cardio a week at 30 min 80% max and 5 days a week of weightlifting and i'm still struggling to fully believe weights are better :/ at this point in the game, i'm just being naive

[@Shevock]

I agree that doing both is better. I don't know about heart health, but resistance training is essential to keep us from getting injuries. Esp. as we get old, hip injuries are a leading cause of death. Aerobic and anaerobic exercises like walking, running, biking, and swimming all have different health benefits too. For the weights, I think 5 days a week is too much. Lifting is slightly tearing the muscles. I need 5-7 days to recover from any of my HIT lifting sessions (in my mid-40s). I run on other days of the week.

[@bkohler89]

@@Shevock for me personally (everyone's different) i'll speak from my own experience. If your diet is on point, 2 days (48 hours) Saturday/Sunday is all you need to fully recover

[@Shevock]

@@bkohler89 Certainly. I agree about diet. But it's more than diet (mine's never been 100% on point), but also age (I feel I healed within a few hours when I was 20) and genes (I'm naturally strong, which I found out after taking a few years off of lifting and then having to move a 500 lb organ: some people would have lost more strength than I did).

[@bkohler89]

@Chiheb Bouhanaf I've started changing my mindset on this topic yet AGAIN lol ugh :P Now i'm switching back to my old mindset that cardio is better than lifting. I'm gonna give anecdotal evidence just purley based off my own experience. When i weightlift i go beyond my 80% HR zone sometimes since weightlifting is anerobic i'm not suprised. When i do cardio on the eliptical bike for 30 min 3 times a week at 80% of my HR i can literally feel the difference in my heart rate how my heart feels etc. My heart rate ALWAYS feels more calm and relaxed after doing cardio vs weightlifting which again, is anerobic (eliptical bike, aerobic) so....idk i still feel like cardio is better :/ i dont risk it, i do both

[@kyoshiro4042]

wow, I mean we gotya believe studies because it's the most objective source of information

[@dudetocartman]

I asked my dad, the cardiologist this question while debating the topic myself. He says weightlifting is good overall, just add cardio for better circulation. So I say, balance for both. 3 days of lifting every other day, 2 days of lower body lifting then cardio.

[@PeterReefman]

Do the exercise you love the most. Just do SOMETHING. Mine is running, but with some weights thrown in each day.

[@studiomanhud8945]

Best way is do both. Running on payment a lot tears up your legs because your hitting the payment

[@perfectsplit5515]

Make the weightlifting your core workout. Make weightlifting + cardio your compound workout. If you have a lot of free time during a given day, do the compound workout. If you are strapped for time, then prioritize the core workout and then try to do as much cardio as you can with the time remaining. My core workout is my weightlifting split routine. My compound workout is weightlifting, power yoga, abdominal routine, and cardio.

[@AMERICANPATRIOT1945]

All exercise is good, especially when it is fun and you do it more as a result. A healthy diet is important as well.

[@mikebrown9521]

Do both. Both give you great results.

[@banditbaker1675]

Do both, reduce your sugar and carb consumption, don't smoke, reduce your alcohol consumption, sleep well and reduce your stress levels. It's as simple as that

[@reidwhitton6248]

Both! Lifting builds muscle mass which increases metabolism. This is doubly important as you get older. You need the strength, and ability to burn fat. But overall, cardio makes me feel better, so I do my weights first, then cardio to finish off.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I walk every day about 13,000 steps on average a day but I will definitely try resistance training!

[@JeDxDeVu]

Yes you can do both my god no one is saying you can’t. The point is cardio isn’t as effective as people think it is. Rather two 30mins of lifting twice a week then running for hours every week.

[@kriswempa5171]

Both are important. My exercise is mostly strength training. I'm not a huge fan of cardio, but I make sure to walk a lot and do a lot of low-intensity house work as well. One big benefit I've seen from strength training is the big boost to my HDL number, which is consistently up around 70 or more.

[@shahjehan]

Weights can cause tendon issues. Everything carefully and in moderation.

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

@@shahjehan weights don’t cause tendon issues. 🤦‍♂️ get a clue before you speak in something like this

[@shahjehan]

@@ButtmanAtHeart You're naive

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

@@shahjehan strength training makes tendons stronger. Like i said, get a clue.

[@shahjehan]

@@ButtmanAtHeart Excessive working out will cause tendon issues. Get educated

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

@@shahjehanexcessive working out in an incorrect manner will cause issues. I’m very knowledgeable in this subject. I have a masters degree in kinesiology. Educate yourself. 🎉 fat boy 😂

[@TheAllAmericanSocialistMTR1000]

Don't run to get in shape, but do both strength exercise & cardio.

[@mordyfriedman5647]

Notice how they didn’t say that running is unhealthy. I’ll stick to running because it makes me happy and happiness = health.

[@notenoughyettoomuch]

Gravity + your body weight & “Olympic”deadlift = fountain of youth. I’ve been lifting for 6 months and not a heart attack yet.

[@tacticaldachshund2734]

I hate running...but I do it because an hour of running can add 7 hours to your life. That and running is just a super useful skill. I still lift 4 or 5 times a week, but running just has more benefits.

[@solomonstello]

I used to be able to run 5 to 7 Miles a day. I'm still working on getting my old endurance back.

[@tacticaldachshund2734]

@@solomonstello I'm in the same boat. Ran a 15k then my ankle fucked up and been in physical therapy since.

[@markhill8590]

Running is better because you can run anywhere, just stick on your shoes and away you go. As for the gym you have to wait till it opens etc weight lifting is to much effort for me 🤣

[@kayM-oz5vf]

Definitely continue to do activities you enjoy that helps keep you motivated in staying active long term.

[@High_Rate136]

You are gassed after a proper work out. This doesn't mean doing a quarter squat. It means going to 90 or further down and using good form with good depth. The average American would struggle with the mobility and overall strength it takes to do a proper squat without weight. Most people running already have bad form, and that's ingrained in us! A squat requires shoulder mobility, abdominal strength for stability, breath control using your diagram, hamstrings, quads, spinal erectors, ankle mobility, and hip mobility to perform. Now couple all of those factors with the need to do 8-10 repetitions. If you don't think your heart is going to be beating out of your chest because of how much oxygen is needed tor every muscle group we just mentioned, you're nuts.

[@ensar2805]

Only a fool would make himself believe this. Running uses your cardiovascular system more, and to a more extend. Weightlifting can only do so much. Running gets your heart pumping at a consistent level, weight lifting does not. Running uses your whole body as a machine.

[@olivierletellier8280]

Both are great together..weight lifting is more anaerobic forme of cardio..running more aérobic..so doing both is the best I think

[@bkohler89]

i agree COMPLETLY on the squat analogy. I'm a powerlifter and when i squat really heavy for 2 MAYBE 4 reps, when I rack the weight, my heart is beating outta my chest and i get blown up real quick. Cardio doesn't do that so i agree it is better

[@charlesg7926]

I really don’t know why either side is trying to debate this. Science is already settled. The scientific study has proven that strength training (weightlifting) strengthens your heart and prevents heart disease more than running does. There’s no debate

[@charlesg7926]

With that said, there’s some evidence that squatting past 90° is bad for your knees/back. I personally squat to 90 and then come back up. Now, I’ll leg press past 90 degrees. For some reason it feels different

[@AlexDanielCPhT]

For me, it comes down to fun, which is totally subjective. I don't lift because it's not fun for me. I run 10K on workdays, weather permitting because it's fun for me; and on weekend days, I do long hikes on my local hilly cattle trails because it's fun for me. I have next-to-zero upper body strength, but I also have next-to-zero complaints.

[@PhilMante]

Resistance training is excellent for making muscle builds and burns fat just as well, but cardio, especially anaerobic cardio (Sprinting) is king. Ever noticed how sprinters are so buff and muscular?

[@mtadams2009]

I have been lifting weights since I was 12 years old. I am now 65 and I am still lifting but I also mountain bike, hike, spin and do long distance backpacking. I think lifting and cardio are both important along with a good diet. It’s common sense.

[@jameslangschied7900]

There other factors that MUST be at the top of the list: NO smoking. NO junk food. Little to no alcohol. NO recreational drugs. What is the point of busting your behind with any activity if you are going to do the stupid stuff too? Here's my list: Walking, stretching, light weight lifting. Balance is the key.

[@ukestudio3002]

Mine’s walking, running, heavy weight training and definitely no yoga..😁

[@ukestudio3002]

Oh, i’m 73..Cheers !

[@khomo12]

Do both! And have fun doing it!

[@davo5809]

just getting out of the couch and walking to the front door would beneficial for most Americans lol ! And Australians !! And as far as weight resistance goes just lift the remote for the tv more often or get a heavier mobile phone haha !

[@James-ke5sx]

I'm 75. I've been cycling, rowing machine, cross trainer and moderate weight lifting since my teenage years. Haven't been to a doctor since 1972 when I first got married for a checkup. Lifting heavyweights may be great for your heart but everyone that I know who did that by time they get to my age they have joint problems.

[@pkfbook8807]

Sprinting is key!!! Sprinting uses every muscle in the body and burns calories after the workout. It’s a combo of both running and lifting.

[@Activethinker6378]

Not at age 70. Give advice for everyone . Sprinting is ok not even good . Running is much better. Power walking is good also .

[@markgold5408]

How about both?

[@kansasgoldilocks]

I do both, but it's the running that has gotten my resting heart rate down to around 50, so I know in my case it has been working that organ more than weights. I know this because I was running long before I started lifting. I took a year off because of an injury and continued with weights. My resting heart rate went up to about 70. I would recommend doing both and also some yoga/deep stretching to make sure you can maintain it all and prevent injury.

[@juliehock6059]

I swing Kettlebells, 100 x 10kg to get started, then move on to snatches with 8kg and10kgs, then Press & Clean, all variations, Bi 12kg deadlifts and al few suitcase swings for good measure. I’m 82 and have been working out with Kettlebells for years. It’s endurance, strength and heart rate stuff.

[@djacobmadrigal]

From my observations if you drink alcohol walking or running is the way to go; I know so many people who are overweight and hit the gym five days a week and have been doing this for years and are the same weight. The drinking is what’s holding them back even with a decent diet

[@Vventure23]

Literally anything is VASTLY better than sitting on the couch. Figure out what you WANT to do and stick to that!!! You won’t want to everyday but if you hate it you’re gonna do it for maybe a few months if you’re lucky then quit 🤷‍♀️

[@JerryN7970]

I do both actually. I do weights 4 days a week but I also try to get one or two 5k runs in every week.

[@its-andrew-y]

you gotta do both though. endurance cardio will have great benefits with your stamina and resting heart rate. you don’t have to be the fastest or lift the heaviest but you’ll be imbalanced if you don’t do both. i know jacked dudes who get winded going up stairs and people who can run marathons but can’t do a few push-ups.

[@vinsonfamilycollectibles8213]

Exercise for the mental and physical benefit. I like weights and walking on the treadmill 2x-3x weekly. Diet is important as well. Simple meditation is a good release as well.

[@warbeast787]

I walk my dogs 3 times a day for about 30-45 minutes each. Workout 4-5 times a week. Cook my meals 5-6 days a week. Using all natural foods. Mainly fruits, veges, and protein. I feel amazing and look great for my age. I never get sick.

[@eroberto]

Whatever lets you release your stress is the best.

[@roberthanks1636]

This report doesn't provide any information about the parameters of the study (duration of the study, number of people studied, age of the people studied, type of workout, and so on). There is no way to know whether or not this is junk science.

[@bkohler89]

honestly, with working out (weights and cardio) being around for hundreds of years in 2018 they JUST now started coming out and saying weights are better, this is pretty big earth shattering news

[@ReeferSmoker]

There's dozens of medical research publications available on every major search engine in regards to fitness. Research has been suggesting the major over all health benefits of resistance training since the 90s.

[@Activethinker6378]

Weights are NOT better!

[@johnmckeron3663]

I’ve done both ‘ I like weight training by far’ seen way better results ‘ I now walk which is a great exercise without overdoing it like running ‘ the people who have giving weight lifting a bad name are those who over do it by lifting massive weight ‘ so many of them are beat up from injuries when their older by overdoing it ‘ I stayed away from it because I thought it was high risk of injuries ‘ but if you lift moderatel weight were you can do 15 to 20 reps or higher with good form ‘ it is perfectly safe

[@desertjedi]

Based on current medical knowledge, the most dangerous threat to our health is high blood pressure which, I'm told, is responsible for about 40-60% of all strokes and CV events. And what, by far, is the most effective method of reducing BP? Cardiovascular exercise. So, sure, weightlifting is good. But don't swallow this video hook, line and sinker. Cardio, IMHO, does nothing for losing weight or fat but if it helps lower your blood pressure, you've taken what may be the most important step in safeguarding your health.

[@ReallyStrongGuy]

Inaccuracies always impact the credibility of the information. 1. Working against gravity AND your bodyweight? Same right? 2. There is no "Olympic Deadlift".

[@cornocob7144]

I do both, get the benefits for both.

[@almaxie342]

Weight training increases RESTING METABOLIC RATE. You burn more calories all day and night no matter what you are doing. It also drives out intramuscular fat and reduces intra abdominal fat ( the cause of adult metabolic syndrome).

[@wolves_blade4788]

I used to love running. Now that I'm in my 30's and wear and tear (from prior military service and work), my knees can't handle it very well. For cardio, I jump rope and have a row machine that I try to work into circuit workouts 3 days a week. I also do 5 minutes of planks EVERYDAY

[@Andreas-ni2lt]

Recent studies have shown that isometric bodyweight training is most beneficial for your health (i.e. blood pressure, cardiovascular risk). No need to lift weights.

[@SeyidAr]

Honestly, i've lost a lot of weight with just weightlifting and a calorie deficit and my stamina has improved a lot too. A hard leg workout is basically like a cardio session. I can run and cycle without any problems.

[@keypeng4164]

rowing machine along with bodyweight exercises has done wonders for me. it's cardio and strength training in one workout plus some pushups and pull-ups to target muscle groups that rowing doesn't work and it's a full body workout.

[@grumblewoof4721]

My advice tip is to tape your TV remote to a house brick and leave it on the floor. That way you have to bend down and lift it every time you need to change channel. Tip 2 is to wait for the garbage bag to be really full before taking it out to the trash can. Tip 3 is to work to enlarge your prostate (men) so that you have to lift your body weight out of the chair every 30 mins to go pee. Tip 4 is to let your front door stick in wet weather so that you have to really pull or push it to open it. Tip 5 is to learn and practice aerial positions with your partner in the bedroom. Tip 6 is to care for an elderly relative who didn't do Tips 1 to 5.

[@cryptocsguy9282]

Just do both strength training and cardio (plus stretching) for the most amount of benefits to your health. I workout 5 days a week (dumbbells , kettlebells , body weight exercises then shadow boxing or skipping rope for cardio plus a stretching). I really don't understand ppl who only do cardio or who only do strength training

[@jubbice5040]

I've lifted and done calisthenics for years, but this is the first year I've trained for a marathon. Don't let the video fool you. Runners can run as fast as regular people and still hold a conversation while doing it. You tell me who has a healthier heart. People who train cardio explosiveness and strength are athletes for a reason. Cardio is hard so people try to avoid it, but to anyone who reads this, train to improve your own time to a competitive one on a distance of your choice, and i promise you you'll agree that cardio makes you healthier than weight training.

[@dovikien1758]

Lifting our way more strain on your body compared to moving a few miles or deadlifting 405 one is a lot harder on the body but more beneficial

[@bizznick444joe7]

You really need to have a scoreboard on that shit. If you want to be healthy you be healthy doesn't matter what is better. I learned to run to run faster than someone else not for health. I learned to lift heavy to lift heavy things off the object. That's all there is to it.

[@joelouden6592]

Plenty of marathon runners have heart disease caused by too much endurance-type exercise. We lost a childhood friend to a fatal heart attack in 2019 who was one of the top ultrarunners in the San Diego area for decades. In high school we had a middle-aged guy who ran miles around our track every day for years. One day he dropped dead of a heart attack and we saw the paramedics give up working on him from our classroom. I've known other life-long runners who have had heart attacks, dangerous arrhythmias, etc, and needed pacemakers implanted. People should do the exercise they enjoy and if people like endurance exercise they should by all means do it. But if someone hates endurance running, cycling, swimming, etc, they don't have to do it. Strength training provides even more cardiovascular health benefits.

[@ABlaineProject]

It’s not hard on your body, if you are strong and have decent form. And you don’t have to run or push yourself on cardio to be healthy

[@joelouden6592]

@@ABlaineProject Everything is cardio. It's impossible to even walk through a grocery store or vacuum the house without doing cardio.

[@bab2thebone1]

No wonder I been doing weights more lately. I go for outdoor runs sometimes on weekends if I have time to mix it up but I always use dumbbells, kettlebells, and slam balls for both HIIT and strength training. They offer a fun challenge and burn more calories overall from my experience

[@stevegeek]

I suffer from tendinitis (tennis elbow) so weight lifting is not so good for me. Rather go for a good bike ride or run in the fresh air outdoors.

[@mjklein]

Before I watch - it's weight lifting. Running causes a long-term steady-state cardio load, which is damaging. Remember the guy who wrote the book on running, died while running. Dr. Al Sears developed the PACE program: short bursts of high BPM exertion with time to recover in between.

[@Jacob_EstateAgent]

The best balance is playing a sport and lifting weights

[@CeeSparks]

Hmmm. I'm somewhat surprised, yet more ecstatic about these findings. I've always much preferred weights over cardio. I enjoy HIIT here and there,just got lazy on it lately.

[@pneudmatic]

Tired of news media saying X is better than Y, and then in the same story accurately saying that the study said MAY be better. It's just one study. And like usual, I'm sure that the study compared people pushing themselves at weight lifting and others doing steady state cardio. If you've been running for years, going out for a 5 k run at an easy pace is great exercise (just like going for a walk), but it isn't pushing. The true comparison would be someone who does at least one fast workout a week. How many of us would be surprised that exercising harder but within your limits is better than light exercise? I do both weights and running but I'll take a run with fast repeats over Dude's exercising with light bands. And bands or just going for a walk are fine ways to workout if that's what you have access to and you find it sustainable.

[@steves1460]

This is very light on ‘evidence’! The paper referred to, only said it ‘may’ help more to reduce cardiovascular disease. The rest of it was just general comment on the benefits of training.

[@SH-nu1zn]

I think your body needs both running outside and lifting weights because without running outside your body will not be strong enough to lift the weight.

[@snehalkrishnan618]

Not sure if I agree with this, I predominantly lift and my blood pressure is through the roof.

[@ukestudio3002]

Sorry to hear it. Might be stressed out? Coffee? Energy drinks? Get yourself a dog ..they are great personal trainers and their love is close to unconditional.. GOOD LUCK ! 👍🏽

[@YtubeUserr]

Poor diet, Smoking, Drinking, Not sleeping enough, Stress are all factors you cannot sidestep by lifting weights.

[@lalithamichael2668]

It's always better to start light and then progress from there! avoid injury and stay healthy!

[@winkieblink7625]

Yep. I’ve done resistance training for years and it’s when I’ve felt best.

[@LesCish]

Regarding cardiovascular risk, this is probably wrong. It contradicts a large body of previous research; by some estimates, most published research is wrong; they cite an effect size of 30-70% suggesting noisy data or a small sample size and no comparison to cardio. Effects on calorie expenditure do not continue after exercise, though there is no question effects on bone loss and muscle mass are a plus for resistance training. Yet It would make sense that running would benefit hip and spine bone mass. Regular exercise is beneficial. Find something you enjoy and/or can do on a regular basis and have at it!

[@adamd9166]

So long as you're working decently hard, weight training DOES work your heart. Why do you think your heart is pounding and you're out of breath after a hard set?

[@dand4075]

A power nap works for me 🤣

[@ilhamazad]

I just extend the nap unintentionally 😅😅