Lose fat, preserve muscle: Weight training beats cardio for older adults

(Wake Forest University) Weight training or cardio? For older adults trying to slim down, pumping iron might be the way to go. A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University suggests combining weight training with a low-calorie diet preserves much needed lean muscle mass that can be lost through aerobic workouts.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news