Why is strength training important for weight loss?

Why is strength training important for weight loss?

John Spencer Ellis (Author, TV Show Host, Trainer and CEO, National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association) gives expert video advice on: How do I design a strength training program?; How often each should I train each muscle group?; How much weight should I use when I train? and more...

Strength training is important for weight loss for one very important reason. It increases your metabolism. When you do cardiovascular training, you burn calories during the period of time that you're doing the cardiovascular session and a little bit afterwards. With strength training, you burn calories during the activity, burn more calories throughout the remainder of your day, and it improves your metabolism.