An ideal exercise program consists of many aspects to fitness, and cardio training is only one of them. The ratio of how much strength training versus cardio you do will vary depending on your own goals, but to focus on just cardio regardless of what your goal is can come with some less-than-desirable results. 1. You start to lose muscle Performing cardio only is not helpful for maintaining and building muscle. With the loss of muscle tissue comes the risk of weight gain through less energy being used by the body (slower metabolism) and, unless strength training is included into the […]
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