Can You Burn Fat Just by Lifting Weights? Here's What an Expert Said

"It is absolutely fine to only lift weights to promote fat loss," Chag told POPSUGAR. (If you despise running, take a moment to celebrate. Now back to burning fat.) However, if you're trying to burn fat faster, you won't want to cut out cardio completely. "Adding some cardiovascular work and making small changes to [your] diet will create a more well-balanced routine and may lead to faster results," she said.

But if cardio really isn't your thing, "lifting weights alone is absolutely fine; actually, it's great," Chag explained. "But adding in cardio and modifying [your] diet will be even better."