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What is the top work out to lose more weight compared to gaining muscle?

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Aerobics: Aerobics-- like running, swimming, jogging, biking.

Answered 7/3/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Specific exercises: Swimming, skiing, biking, running, jogging, yoga, pilates, spinning classes, aerobic classes, etc.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2016

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