The fitness world has always been split down the middle between those who love to lift and those who love doing cardio. Most people who seek to get in shape choose to either build muscle by lifting weights and training with short, intense workouts, or burn fat by hitting the treadmill and exercising at a […]
High-intensity interval training involves performing an all-out, exhaustive physical effort for a short time followed by a short, sometimes active, recovery. Intervals of aerobic HIIT have been shown to increase VO2max compared to continuous aerobic training, even though HIIT workouts take less time to complete. Furthermore, a 2013 Journal of Strength and Conditioning study found that four weeks of HIIT rowing […]
Quick … What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you read the word “cardio?” Long, slow runs? Hour-long spin classes? You’re definitely not alone in thinking about those, but I’m here to tell you that cardio doesn’t have to mean running on that miserable hamster wheel we call a treadmill. Your girl here […]
WEIGHT LIFTING, also known as resistance training, has been practiced for centuries as a way of building muscular strength. Research shows that resistance training, whether done via bodyweight, resistance bands or machines, dumbbells or free weights, not only helps us build strength, but also improves muscle size and can help counteract age-related muscle loss. More recently it’s become popular among those looking […]