Do you prefer running on Sunday mornings? Or would you rather hit the gym several times a week to build muscle? Cardio and strength training are both an effective way if you want to work on a toned body. In this article we will explain all about cardio and strength training and how you can best use and combine them.
What do you find out?
Cardio
Cardio is a form of exercise in which you work on your fitness and endurance. You work on the condition of your heart and lungs as the blood flows faster through your body. As a result, you burn a lot of calories and can easily lose weight. In cardio, you do exercises of lower intensity than strength training but for a longer time such as running, cycling or swimming. Which type of cardio is best depends on your own desires and needs. With cardio it is important to keep it up consistently, therefore it is best to choose something you enjoy and do not look up to doing. Cardio has many benefits, it works on your fitness, reduces stress, improves your sleep and gives you energy. Want to know the best way to build your fitness? In our other article we tell you all about building fitness. On the other hand, the only disadvantage of cardio is that it does not develop your muscle mass and strength much like strength training does.
GET FIT FOR YOURSELF AND WITH OTHERS
Have you already tried everything to get fit and keep failing? Sometimes you just need that extra bit of motivation to keep going.
✔ Work 1-on-1 on your own goals and in small groups.
✔ Motivate each other and be motivated by each other.
✔ Build a good foundation together.
Strength training
When you think of strength training, you quickly think of big muscles standing in the gym for hours on end. But for both men and women, strength training is a great way to lose weight and work on a toned body. With strength training you build more muscle mass and get stronger and stronger. Here you work with shorter, heavy exercises that you perform for a few repetitions. Muscles weigh more than fat, which is why the pounds on the scale may not always decrease, but you will lose more fat and get a tighter body. In addition, with strength training, you also burn more calories at rest, which means that you burn more and more calories outside of workouts. Read all the benefits of strength training here.
Cardio and strength training: The perfect combination
But which is better, cardio or strength training? The answer to this is simple: When you want to lose weight and maintain muscle mass, it is best to do a combination of strength training and cardio. A combination of both provides the most effective results. You can do this by doing cardio on certain days and strength training on other days. But also by adding a cardio element to your strength training at the end. This will improve your fitness, build more muscle mass and make it easier to lose weight.
GET FIT FOR YOURSELF AND WITH OTHERS
Have you already tried everything to get fit and keep failing? Sometimes you just need that extra bit of motivation to keep going.
✔ Work 1-on-1 on your own goals and in small groups.
✔ Motivate each other and be motivated by each other.
✔ Build a good foundation together.
Strength training and cardio at Beyondfit
Still finding it difficult to find the right balance between strength training and cardio? At Beyondfit, we help you with a personal workout plan so you can lose weight in the most effective way. With the muscle & tone program you work towards a tighter and stronger body. Together with our personal trainers you will work on the right form and techniques so you can work out safely without injuries. Wondering how we can help you best? Schedule a free intake meeting and discuss your needs and goals with one of our coaches.