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Do Less Cardio to Lose More Weight
9 Reasons to Get Off the Treadmill
Cardio exercise is important, but when it comes to losing weight and staying healthy for life, there's a better option
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It Can Change Your Weight Fate
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It’s the Best Fat Fighter Around.
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It Tames Your Appetite
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It’s Cellulite’s Biggest Enemy
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It Takes the Weight Off Your Knees
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It Strong Arms Back Pain
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It Fortifies Bones
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It Spices Up Your Sex Life
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It’s a Fountain of Youth
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Sure, cardio is a great way to work up a sweat. It’s good for your heart and lungs, and people who do it tend to live longer, some studies report . But if you’ve ever seen a frustrated marathoner cursing an upward-creeping scale, or a middle-aged runner hobbling over bad knees, you’re right to suspect it isn’t the be-all end-all. Don’t get us wrong—aerobic exercise is a great start to fitness, and some 65% of Americans could use a lot more of it. But if logging a dutiful 30 minutes a day on your cardio machine of choice still isn’t giving you the results you hoped for, it’s time to reach for the weights—even if it means cutting short your treadmill routine. Read on to find out why strength training is a must.
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