Physical Health

There are three ways to lose weight:

• Diet
• Cardio
• Physical Training

Diet

Just doing a diet alone doesn't strengthen any of your muscles.

Pros:

• Get the correct nutrition your body needs
• Can reduce weight without physical effort

Cons:

• Doesn't build your heart muscle
• Doesn't strengthen your muscles

Cardio

• Great for long term (decades) health

Pros:

• Great short term boost to reducing weight
• Builds your heart muscle

Cons:

• Doesn't strengthen your other muscles

Examples:

• Elliptical
• Running

Muscle Training Exercises

Also known as:

• Strength Training

Properties:

• Great for short term (months or years) health

Pros:

• Builds muscles
• Muscles burn more calories at rest
  • Longer term burn of calories

Cons:

• Doesn't strengthen heart