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Writer's pictureKyle Visin

Cardio versus strength training - who comes out on top?

Is cardio training or strength training better for overall fitness? It’s a question as old as the fitness industry itself, and the answer has been muddled and rephrased and manipulated for myriad reasons. Usually – to sell you something. 


So what’s to be done? You have to go back to the science. And the science gives us perhaps the most satisfying answer – you need BOTH! 


Both types of training provide so many benefits for your mental and physical health, and finding an intersection of both activities will maximize them for you.  


Let’s break it down. We know some of the obvious benefits of cardiovascular exercise: 

  • It helps keep your heart & lungs healthy, 

  • It can help to decrease blood pressure and increase blood flow, increasing the flow of oxygen to all parts of your body, 

  • And it increases your aerobic fitness – meaning you can climb those stairs without getting winded! 


But did you also know that cardiovascular exercise: 


Strength and resistance training come roaring back with diverse benefits like: 


At each RiseUp Fitness workout, you’ll be getting both cardiovascular AND strength training – not only that, but we take beyond the basics in the design of our workouts to provide the full spectrum of each kind of training. 


That means that YOU will be reaping the most benefits possible from your exercise routine. 


If you’re ready to level up your health with cardio and strength training, RiseUp Fitness is ready for you. Try a workout for free and start feeling amazing. You can book one here!

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