Should you do Cardiovascular or Weight Training
Exercises?
It
doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or a long term exerciser,
at some point you will probably ask whether you should switch to an
all-cardio or all-weight training regimen. This is a common question
that is asked of trainers in gyms throughout America. Many people
really need to know: "Does it really matter if you participate in
all-cardio or all-weights?" The answer to this question is "Yes, it
does matter."
Aerobic training is beneficial for developing and strengthening the
cardiovascular system. Your heart, lungs and blood vessels will not
only be strengthened with aerobic training, but they will work more
efficiently, both together and individually. The effectiveness of
your system can be intensified through aerobic training because your
body will continually be able to reach higher endurance levels. Your
life will become more enjoyable and you will also be preparing your
body for increased agility and endurance later in life. Research has
shown that adults who have a high level of fitness during their
early and middle years will be much more productive as senior
adults. Of course, it stands to reason that these same adults will
not only lead healthier lives, but longer lives as well. Just a few
of the benefits of cardiovascular exercise include lower blood
pressure, lower bad cholesterol and higher good cholesterol,
decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis and even
cancer, plus an increased life span.
Do all of the above benefits mean that cardiovascular or aerobic
exercise is the most intelligent choice for an exercise regimen?
Well let's see about that!
The main goal of weight training is to strengthen the muscles by
lifting weights. Your muscles will be strengthened overall and the
support of the body is increased, which allows for better living.
Many of the same characteristics are revealed by people who lift
weights and people who participate in cardiovascular exercise. Since
weights assist with strengthening bones through resistance, weight
lifters have less risk of bone fractures. With these
characteristics, it may mean that lifting weights is the best method
of fitness. Well, is it?
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