Repetition vs Resistance?

I'm trying to burn calories, get into better shape. Building muscles wouldn't hurt either. At 50+ (age) should I concentrate on more repitions or more resistance. Thanks.

 

Short answer: repetitions burns calories, resistance builds strength and size.

The kicker is, once you have size, you'll burn more calories.

 

I've had success with circuit training when it comes to burning calories. If you aren't already lifting, you may need to work up to it.

 

Circuit training?

 

Six to ten exercises, 10-15 reps, one exercise right after the other, one set at a time. Repeat three to five times. There are home gyms built just for this type of training. It takes a lot of experimenting and a good supply of equipment if you're using free weights. You can make changing the weights part of the routine by doing it "with a sense of urgency". Or you can do it with no weights at all. My routine:

Bench Press (x12)
Lat Pulls or bent over rows (x12)
Press Downs or skull crushers (x12)
Bicep Curls (x12)
Front Raises (x12)
Side Raises (x12)
Leg Curl (x15)
Leg Extension (x15)

rest one minute. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

Start out with real light weights, it can be a killer. Work up to doing abs between sets. Personally, my body can only handle it once sometimes twice a week.

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the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. I'd recommend lifing heavier and doing cardio. Plus, considering you are over 50, lifiting with heavier weights will help keep your bone density up.