Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1845: How to Do Cardio & Not Lose Muscle
Jun 27, 2022
Discover how to integrate cardio into your workouts without sacrificing muscle mass. The hosts explain the significance of building strength as a foundation and explore the benefits of HIIT. They emphasize staying active through fun activities and maintaining a balanced diet to preserve muscle. Hear about the critical relationship between cardio and strength training while dispelling common fitness myths. Plus, get introduced to an innovative cardiovascular fitness program designed to enhance endurance and performance.
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Strength Training Foundation
- Prioritize building muscle and strength as the foundation of your workout routine, even if you enjoy cardio.
- This helps maintain muscle mass and a fast metabolism, counteracting cardio's potential muscle-reducing effects.
Conditioning vs. Endurance
- Focus on conditioning, which combines strength, speed, and stability, rather than solely on endurance.
- Conditioning is more practical and applicable to everyday activities and various sports.
HIIT Cardio
- Incorporate HIIT cardio, alternating short, intense bursts with active recovery periods.
- HIIT preserves muscle, boosts metabolism, and is efficient for fat burning.