Running vs Strength

Weight lifting burns more calories than traditional jogging, but HIIT style running workouts can be just as effective.

I'd definitely recommend mixing in both, as the benefits from running (cardio) and strength training are complimentary.

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For weight maintenance (maintaining your weight), which is more effective?

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You're not considering the most important part of maintaining your weight: diet. Everything else is all personal preference and what your overall goals (besides the number on the scale) are.

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Weight lifting burns more calories than traditional jogging

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I can go on an easy jog for 15 min and burn more calories than I do in an hour or more of strength training. I don't know of anyone who would say that cardio burns less calories than strength training. I do however agree that, long term, strength training is better for your overall metabolism and having your body burn calories for you.

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I can go on an easy jog for 15 min and burn more calories than I do in an hour or more of strength training.

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wow

I believe if you dedicated yourself to either a running program or a weightlifting program, the running would have the most success maintaining your weight.

You are going to gain weight if you lift and you are going to have to re-engineer your whole physique. A 10/10 swap is very difficult and would take months to complete. Which include changes to your lifestyle and diet. Running is much easier and has quicker results.