Which exercises are more beneficial?

A balanced workout routine, should always include a cardio aspect as well as a weight training aspect. Not just one or the other.

Cardio is necessary to:

• strengthen and improve the cardio respiratory system (heart, lungs, arteries, viens, and capillaries).
• reduce body fat%
• and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases

Weight training is necessary

• for muscles to grow stronger and more resistant to fatigue
• increase lean muscle and reduce body fat percentage
• as well as increase metabolism (the amount of calories your body uses throughout the day)

Both weight training and cardio are necessary. However there are some cardio and weight training methods that produce more results over others. When you're pressed for time, always select the exercises below.

Best Cardio Exercises                                                                        Best Weight training Exercises
Elliptical                                                                                                 Bench press

swimming                                                                                               Squat
Treadmill Intervals  (30sec-1min)                                                        Dead lift



****With all things being equal (time, intensity) these exercises have been shown to burn more calories and work more muscles than similar exercise methods.