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"CARDIO IS THE ONLY EXERCISE YOU NEED…"
"YOU HAVE TO DO CARDIO…"
"ALL YOU NEED IS CARDIO…."
Myth Myth Myth
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YES, Cardio is important
but it is proven to be most effective
when combined with STRENGTH TRAINING
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STRENGTH TRAINING; Important because…
1. Builds Muscle = Higher Metabolism = More Calories burned Daily
2. If you are restricting calories to lose weight, up to 30% of the weight you lose is going to come from your muscles (if you are not training along with way) which is going to be unhealthy in the long run
3. Improved balance and coordination
4. Elevates your level of endorphins (natural opiates produced by brain)
improving your mood and energy
CARDIO; Important because…
1. Helps melt away the fat hiding the muscle
2. Warms up the body temperature and increases blood circulation
3. Forms the foundation for multi-componenet fitness routine (ex. intervals)
I get it, the weight room is very
intimidating to some.
BUT; this doesn't' mean you
can't still get some strength
training in!!
Here are some alternatives:
-Circuit Training
(Involves a circuit with light weights)
-High Intensity Intervals
(A workout I created to help myself incorporate
strength training into my cardio days)
-Crossfit Workouts
- Resistance Bands
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