Simple explanation would be that resistance exercise makes it much easier to measure progress (by lbs you are able to lift) than cardiovascular excercise. That'

Simple explanation would be that resistance exercise makes it much easier to measure progress (by lbs you are able to lift) than cardiovascular excercise. That's the reason why it gives you more sense of accomplishment. I know that the progress may be mesured in aerobic excercise as well (by measuring time it takes to cover specific distance), but time is an abstract concept, and the bar with weights can be seen with the naked eye.