Strength training, cardio, Pilates, yoga…which one helps shed the pounds the quickest? The short answer: The one that burns up the most calories, most efficiently, says Michele Olson, PhD, professor of exercise science at Auburn University Montgomery in Montgomery, Ala.
Cardio is king when it comes to calorie burning, Olson says, and you'll see even better results if your workout has an 'after burn' effect.
