Is doing cardiovascular exercise really a reliable strategy for weight loss? We’d like to think so – but what does science show? Let’s look at the evidence so far.
How much cardio do you need for heart health and general fitness? Probably not as much as you think. Here’s why you don’t need to do endless hours of cardio each week to get fitness benefits.
Regardless of your fitness goals, you probably do some type of training that gets your heart rate up. Yet, not all forms of cardio are created equal. There’s some thought that certain types can interfere with strength and hypertrophy gains. Is there any truth to this?
If you’re pressed for time, you may be forced to do cardio and strength training on the same day. That brings up the age-old question, which should you do first? A new study looked at the hormonal response to doing one before the other. Find out what this study showed and whether it exercise order really matters.
How much time to you devote to strength training relative to cardio? For some people, the ratio is far too low. This article discusses what happens to your body when you do cardiovascular exercise without devoting time to strength training.
Cardiovascular training is an important part of any training program but not everyone approaches it the right way. Here are five common mistakes people make when doing cardiovascular exercise and how they make it harder to change your body composition.
Low Impact High Intensity workouts this month. Burn body fat, shape and define muscles, and gain strength and stamina all while keeping one foot grounded at all times. Don’t forget to support this with clean eats, water and quality sleep…Get ready for RESULTS!!!
Are you seeing improvements in your fitness level or is your fitness routine on cruise control? Routine is good because it means you’re working out consistently, but you also have to shake up your routine to keep your body guessing. Shocking your body with a new cardio routine can further your fitness level and help you break through a weight loss plateau.
You may have heard that you’ll burn more fat if you do cardio in a fasted state, first thing in the morning. Is there any truth to this idea? Most importantly is it likely to help you achieve your fitness goals? Get the full scoop on fasted cardio.
Interval training gives you better results in 20 minutes than you’ll get from an hour of steady-state cardio. Unfortunately, most people don’t get the full benefits. Here are three interval training mistakes many people make.
No time to work out? That’s no excuse. You can get a workout in as little as 11 minutes with Tabata training. It’s the perfect solution when you’re short on time but still want to burn fat and bump up your metabolism for hours afterwards. Find out more about Tabata intervals and why they’re a good alternative for time-challenged days.
Interval training has become a popular way to get a cardiovascular workout. It’s fast and effective. But what about steady-state cardio? Does it still have benefits? Find out.
