Be Patient with Weight Training

Although weight training doesn't burn the same number of calories as aerobic training, it does increase your overall muscle mass. That in turn increases metabolic activity and more calorie burn. As mentioned in the previous post, combining strength training and cardiovascular training is a one-two punch to help improve overall fitness. One key to being efficient with both components is doing a strength-training circuit which incorporates a full-body workout and short bursts of cardio activity. See the circuit training workout from Shape Magazine below.