I really don't think it boils down to a weights vs running vs cycling vs boxing vs .... Once the body is used to a set routine, it tends not to progress past a point and if you find yourself in this situation, you need to change things to get the body working again.
The fastest examples of weight loss I have seen are on people who have maintained moderate exercise while applying special diets. Cutting out sugar or carbs (pretty much the same thing) is a popular solution, but its not the only one. [stick the carbs back in once the correct weight is reached]
On the exercise front, doing the weights will help get the body out of its set routine and provide compilimetary benefits to the cycling. Weights does not have a significant calorie burn [see my diet link and go thru about 2 weeks worth], so I advise against dropping any of the cycling
and if possible do the weights at night and the body will rebuild the muscles while you are asleep.
The running article linked has some good information in it. I'm an ex competitive runner, who goes out for a jog about once a week nowdays. Perhaps one thing that has been overlooked, is that you can run and do weights rather than either.
PistachioAddict, I see you has paid particular attention to heat rate, I have never concerned myself with it and have heard that theres a optimum range for fat burning. How important is keeping within this heart range? Should we vary outside of this on occasions to challenge the body?
The fastest examples of weight loss I have seen are on people who have maintained moderate exercise while applying special diets. Cutting out sugar or carbs (pretty much the same thing) is a popular solution, but its not the only one. [stick the carbs back in once the correct weight is reached]
On the exercise front, doing the weights will help get the body out of its set routine and provide compilimetary benefits to the cycling. Weights does not have a significant calorie burn [see my diet link and go thru about 2 weeks worth], so I advise against dropping any of the cycling
and if possible do the weights at night and the body will rebuild the muscles while you are asleep.
The running article linked has some good information in it. I'm an ex competitive runner, who goes out for a jog about once a week nowdays. Perhaps one thing that has been overlooked, is that you can run and do weights rather than either.
PistachioAddict, I see you has paid particular attention to heat rate, I have never concerned myself with it and have heard that theres a optimum range for fat burning. How important is keeping within this heart range? Should we vary outside of this on occasions to challenge the body?