Continued from Smart Weight Loss.

Roadblock 3 I’m getting nowhere with my workout.

Success Strategy Get quicker results by using all the right equipment (and classes).

Don’t get stuck doing the same-old, same-old, with exercises you think you should be doing.

A smarter approach: Get the big picture — a comprehensive resistance program, targeting all major muscle groups, plus an effective, calorie-burning cardio routine.

A personal trainer can help, too, by choosing the right moves for you and inspiring you to try new workouts — like a dance or cycling class, or even finally giving the StairMaster a try.

Your goal: Feel comfortable using all of the gym’s resources to get a more effective workout.

The Science Behind The Strategy Many studies show that cardio exercise plus strength training is a potent one-two punch for weight-loss success — with lasting results.

In one University of Alabama study, women and men who strength-trained three times a week for 6 months burned an extra 230 calories a day, even on days when they weren’t working out.

Adding two or three cardio workouts a week burns even more calories and fat — including belly fat.