Lifting weights might make you think of clanking barbells and building bulk, but time and time again we’re reminded that’s not the case. In fact, the number one rule when exercising for weight loss is to lift weights. Unlike cardio, which stops fighting fat as soon as you get off the treadmill, strength training builds lean muscle tissue. And it is this muscle tissue that is key to boosting your metabolism, improving your posture, bolstering bone density and burning calories during – and up to 48 hours
