
Episode #236: How Does Cardio Work?
Barbell Medicine Podcast
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness and its Physiological Similarities and Differences with Resistance Training
This chapter discusses the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness and its physiological similarities and differences with resistance training. It highlights the need to prioritize strength and hypertrophy gains during certain times but also emphasizes the importance of improving conditioning during off-season general development and injury rehab. The chapter explores factors that affect cardiorespiratory fitness, such as blood volume, tissue capillarization, circulatory factors, oxygen availability, and the role of the circulatory system in resistance training and aerobic training.
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