Turning up the heat on your workout may cause your body to burn calories after you've finished
During an exercise session, vigorous cardiovascular workouts such as running or biking can typically torch more calories than resistance or strength training.
But what happens once the workout is over?
Exercise scientists have long debated the wondrous notion of an exercise afterburn, or the body's ability to keep burning calories even after you've showered and returned to your desk. Meanwhile, if such an effect exists, it is not clear which form of exercise — cardio or strength training — has a greater metabolism-boosting potential.
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