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lol thanks - I thought the same but wondering if the conversion from fat to muscle outweighs the burning effect because muscle weighs more than fat? 

 

I would recc’d talking to an experienced physical therapist or trainer, let alone dietician if you want to go this route. I’ve seen a number of people get injured in the process similar to this.

Yes, you’d lose weight if you’re on a deficit. However, if you aren’t eating enough you won’t have the energy to lift the simplest things, let alone gym weights.

 
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Short answer, yes. 

Long answer:

Strength training is more important than just cardio. I say "just cardio" as strength training has at least some cardiovascular benefit, but, if done correctly, (almost) as much cardiovascular benefit as running/cycling/etc. Strength training will also increase muscle mass. Muscle requires more calories than fat, so more muscle mass = bigger calorie deficit.  If you are new to strength training, it isn't terribly difficult to increase muscle and lose fat at the same time. However, if you have been strength training, you should focus on either muscle gain or fat loss. If you are focusing on fat loss, I start with a diet change because it's easier (to me) to shave 500-1,000 calories a day off of my diet vs increasing activity by the same amount (note: your apple watch/fit bit/etc overcalculates your calorie burn for a workout by a significant amount). I only intentionally increase activity once progress stalls and I don't want to cut calories anymore. 

Edit: Typo. 

 
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Short answer, yes. 

Long answer:

Strength training is more important than just cardio. I say "just cardio" as strength training has at least some cardiovascular benefit, but, if done correctly, (almost) as much cardiovascular benefit as running/cycling/etc. Strength training will also increase muscle mass. Muscle requires more calories than fat, so more muscle mass = bigger calorie deficit.  If you are new to strength training, it isn't terribly difficult to increase muscle and lose fat at the same time. However, if you have been strength training, you should focus on either muscle gain or fat loss. If you are focusing on fat loss, I start with a diet change because it's easier (to me) to shave 500-1,000 calories a day off of my diet vs increasing activity by the same amount (note: your apple watch/fit bit/etc overcalculates your calorie burn for a workout by a significant amount). I only intentionally increase activity once progress stalls and I don't want to cut calories anymore. 

Edit: Typo. 

I would also wager that the trainer I have so far has been hugely beneficial on my recovery in starting the gym again.  I have two shoulder injuries that requires rehabilitation but also, the trainers (good ones at least who specialize helping recovering from injuries) will properly teach you how to utilize the machines and equipment to the best of their understanding (to prevent injuries).


If you do go with this, exercise caution and don't overdo it.  I worked in Emergency Departments, and have seen a lot of gym accidents.

 

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