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If i want to lose weight quickly during a period of 1 month, should i focus more on cardio exercise, or lifting weights? thank you.

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Dr. Michael Patney answered

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Cardio: Since muscle weighs more per volume then fat cardio would be better. Weight training increases muscle mass and volume so your weight would actually increase.

Answered 4/21/2015

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A member asked:

If i want to lose weight quickly during a period of 1 month, should i focus more on cardio exercise, or lifting weights? thank you.

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