BUFFALO NEWS Article 11/8/11
Using a scale to chart weight-loss progress is common, but certified personal fitness trainer Jared Byer said tape measurements provide a more accurate picture, especially for women.
“Women can not add nearly as much muscle mass as men,” said Byer, 37, of Made 2 Move Fitness in Williamsville, “but [working out with] free weights boosts your metabolism and helps women lose body fat. Interval style training combining strength and cardio will burn more calories in less time.”
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