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Aerobic Training vs. Aerobic and Strength Training Combined Comparing an aerobic only exercise routine versus an aerobic and strength training routine. · Total weight loss increases by 56% with aerobic and strength. · The fat weight loss with aerobic and strength is plus 70%. · Muscle weight changes with aerobic and strength is plus 40%. Increasing muscle composition of the body increases the body's ability to burn fat. Muscle workout sessions promote metabolism while at rest. Long term aerobic training helps muscles utilize oxygen more efficiently. Cardiovascular and respiratory endurance - the sustained ability of the heart and lungs to transport oxygen through the blood vessels to and from the cells is the most important element of fitness. There is less risk of over stress to the cardiovascular system when the workload is spread over more muscle groups. An extended movement range is more work performed. Research shows that exercising arms and legs together is aerobically more efficient and less stressful. Fat loss is 9 times greater with high intensity interval training. Pound for pound, muscles burn 25 times more calories than fat. One pound of muscle uses about 350 - 500 calories per week to survive - a pound of fat needs about 14 calories per week. Since muscle is metabolically active tissue, losing muscle slows your metabolism and so to counter this slowdown, build up calorie-burning muscle tissue. strength equipment A very important reason for maintaining muscle mass is very recent evidence that muscle supports your immunity, hence your resistance to disease. The coordination of aerobics and strength exercise in conditioning is essential - aerobic exercise for producing oxygen to release fatty acids and oxygen for the body's cells and strength exercise for muscle development, reduce body fat and maintain bone mass. books and videos