or improve body composition, it really doesn’t matter whether you do cardio first or strength training,” saysKurt A. Escobar, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology at California State University, Long Beach and an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist. “It just co...
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Given research findings aboutconcurrent training for high-level athletes, it makes sense to do resistance exercise first or to train first in the type of exercise that is most important to your performance goals. Additionally, if possible,elite athletesshould give their bodies a break of at least...
Given research findings aboutconcurrent training for high-level athletes, it makes sense to do resistance exercise first or to train first in the type of exercise that is most important to your performance goals. Additionally, if possible, elite athletes should give their bodies a break of at le...
Combining cardio and strength training allows you to work on multiple systems at once, which makes it easier to fit exercise into your tight schedule. If you have the flexibility, you can always alternative cardio and weight-training days, or you could do a session of each every day. Don'...
Injury is something you should be aware of in every sport and, much like other disciplines, there are measures you can take in strength training to avoid getting hurt. The first thing you need to do is perfect your form.Whether you’re starting out or you’ve been lifting for a while,...
Trying to find a workout routine that fits into your already packed schedule can be challenging. When faced with this dilemma, many of us attempt to solve the problem by choosingeithercardio training or strength training. And not without precedent — even within the fitness world, you have peo...
Another tip is to take your heart rate first thing in the morning before you get out of bed. If your heart rate is fast (5-10% above normal) this is good indication that you might be overtraining and you should either reduce your training or give yourself a few days of rest to ...
9. TRY CROSS TRAINING Variety is great for your heart, and if you mix in different types of sports as well, you can improve your cardio health without the stress running puts on your joints and spine. Some examples of great cross-training workouts are: Strength training with...
Adding cardio exercises to your strength workouts can help you make the most out of your exercise session. Here’s how to do it.