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Which is better for you: aerobic exercise or lifting weights?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Different: As one isn't necessarily better than the other. They serve different purposes and ideally you would incorporate both resistance training along withe aerobic training into your exercise routine. This allows you to reap the most benefits and fits in alignment with the American Heart Associations optimal exercise recommendations.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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