Combining Cardio and Weights
An article on The Greatist by JC Deen titled “common workout mistakes” lists combining cardio and strength training as a mistake.
This is incorrect according to this study done at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. In fact, they found that combining endurance training and strength training in the same session yielded the benefits of both.
The subjects showed improved strength similar to those that did only strength training, and improved endurance similar to those that did only cardio.
It’s worth noting that the session had to be combined. i.e. the subjects did 3 sesions per week, and each training session included an hour of weights and an hour of cardio. Splitting the 3 sessions into 6 (3 x strength, 3 x cardio) does not get the same results.
Time to start running to and from the gym.
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