Both men and women burn more fat after heavy weights before cardio, even though women tend to breathe harder during the cardio than men do.

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Effect of preceding resistance exercise on metabolism during subsequent aerobic session

Randomized Controlled Trial

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2009 Sep

The study found that when men and women do a tough weight workout before cycling, they both burn more fat afterward—even though women’s breathing rate went up more. So, the overall effect is pretty much the same for both sexes.

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Effect of preceding resistance exercise on metabolism during subsequent aerobic session

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DOI: 10.1007/s00421-009-1100-z

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