If you’re thinking of buying a piece of cardio equipment for at-home workouts, here are the pros and cons.
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Aerobic exercise appears to be particularly beneficial.
All things considered, the traditional approach of changing your program every 12 weeks might actually make sense in order to prevent plateaus. However, there is no hard and fast rule.
Research also shows us that all types of exercise – whether that’s cardio or resistance training – can improve sleep.
Be sure to include both cardio and resistance training in your workouts for the most health benefit.
Research has shown training cardio and weights on the same did has little effect on strength and muscle gain.
If it’s been a while since your last workout, it’s important to take things slowly.
New research suggests cardiac rehab programmes may not be carried out as intended.
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