Which better for fat loss?

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Which is better for fat loss?
Bodybuilding routines or Strength Training routines?
Or does it really matter as long as you have weightlifting incorporated in the workout.

I was at the gym last night and couple of us regulars were having a debate about it. We got mixed results so I was curious about what you guys think.
 
There is a question that may be more based upon the person than one that lends itself to an all encompassing generality.

I myself believe the answer may be neither and both. Since there are more than one type of muscle fiber perhaps working both types would increase one's metabolism more than concentrating only on one type.
 
og512 said:
Which is better for fat loss?
Bodybuilding routines or Strength Training routines?
Or does it really matter as long as you have weightlifting incorporated in the workout.

I was at the gym last night and couple of us regulars were having a debate about it. We got mixed results so I was curious about what you guys think.
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It depends on the condition of the person starting out as well as what they will be doing. It could be one of these guys I see regularly hitting the gym daily, boasting about their creatine use and doing the same routines (overtraining the same muscles).

It could be an obese guy who has never exercised for years and so even 10 minutes on the treadmill is a killer. Those are the guys who buy a gym membership for Christmas go once or twice and give up.
 
tribal said:
It depends on the condition of the person starting out as well as what they will be doing. It could be one of these guys I see regularly hitting the gym daily, boasting about their creatine use and doing the same routines (overtraining the same muscles).

It could be an obese guy who has never exercised for years and so even 10 minutes on the treadmill is a killer. Those are the guys who buy a gym membership for Christmas go once or twice and give up.
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The obese guy was me (although I am the gym 5-6days a week now). All they guys in the discussion were in pretty good shape. 2 of them were personal trainers, one of them was an accomplished bodybuilder, and the other 3 were ripped up pretty good.

They all agreed that diet and cardio were more important but they had different views about which weightlifting technique was more effective for fat loss.

I guess it just depends on the person. Different bodies react to different stimuli. So I guess it's best to stick with what works for the individual.

I did find it odd though that 2 personal trainers were on opposite sides. One was a big believer in light weight-high reps-2-3sets and the other believed in heavy weight-low reps-3-5 sets
 
Id be leaning more so to the guy who said lightish weight high reps.

I know circuit training is known for its fat loss abilities. Increasing the type one fibres will also increase the fatty acid oxidation capacity.
 
I did find it odd though that 2 personal trainers were on opposite sides. One was a big believer in light weight-high reps-2-3sets and the other believed in heavy weight-low reps-3-5 sets
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Thinking about it more I would have to go with the trainer who believed in heavy weight and low reps. The one thing that is so often overlooked is not having the strength to do the things one wants to do. Heavy weight using low reps builds strength fast. Progress is also easily measured which offers encouragement to continue, better so than simply watching the scale week after week. Nothing builds self confidence and a healthy self image as much as starting out only being able to bench press 130lbs and in 3 months benching 200. Okay not everyone will progress that fast but progress they will if they put their heart into it.

What the vast majority of people need is not a weight loss program as much as a fitness program. It is my firm belief that it is not possible to be fit without some strength training.
 
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