Physical Health

There are three ways to lose weight:

• Diet

• Cardio

• Physical Training

Diet

Just doing a diet alone doesn't strengthen any of your muscles.

Pros:

• Get the correct nutrition your body needs

• Can reduce weight without physical effort

Cons:

• Doesn't build your heart muscle

• Doesn't strengthen your muscles

Cardio

• Great for long term (decades) health

Pros:

• Great short term boost to reducing weight

• Builds your heart muscle

Cons:

• Doesn't strengthen your other muscles

Examples:

• Elliptical

• Running

Muscle Training Exercises

Also known as:

• Strength Training

Properties:

• Great for short term (months or years) health

Pros:

• Builds muscles

• Muscles burn more calories at rest

  • Longer term burn of calories

Cons:

• Doesn't strengthen heart