Fitness column: Resistance training trumps cardio for body-shaping gains

The other day a regular treadmill user whose weight loss efforts had derailed asked me the best way to kickstart her toning aspirations. I told her resistance training and diet. She said ‘oh’ and headed back for more treadmill.
Hey, if me saying more cardio makes you happy then knock yourself out. Just don’t expect big changes.
When traveling south, prepping for an upcoming event or slimming down for the summer, make sure you’re getting the biggest bang for your shaping b