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Cardio VS. Strength exercises

In recent years, several athletes gurus and fitness Rochester trainers "> Coaches Personal insist that when strength training is a time to lose weight, longevity and (of course) building. Some suggest that the abandonment of href = "http://xtremefitnessweb.com/jazzercise.html" target = "_blank" title = "Cardiovascular exercise Rochester Jazzercise"> full cardiovascular workout.

To solve the force against the enigma of cardio, which brought the studios and talked with experts to learn how each form of exercise will go. Whether you lose weight, burn calories, or win a marathon, which defeated the type of training, should devote its efforts to:

To burn fat and maintain:
Cardio: On average, cardio has a slight advantage when we count the calories burned during exercise. You will burn 10 to 12 calories per minute when running or biking. Compare this with about 8 to 10 calories weightlifting per minute, depending Dr. Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., director of research at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Strength training: target = "_blank" Title = "weightlifting, gymnastics Rochester> Survey weight advice of your metabolism for an hour after your workout training. That's when your body recovers from painful muscle injuries. This means that you burn over 25% more calories after a workout. For example, if you burned 300 calories, while weightlifting will burn 75 calories after leaving the gym. If you lift heavy objects or rest less than 30 seconds between sets, you can burn more calories.
In addition, each pound of muscle is generated in your body, you burn an extra 40 calories a day. This represents about 4 pounds of fat burned for years without doing anything else. Musculature consume about 90% of the calories you consume. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the more muscle is generated in your body, you burn more calories (Metabolism) of the capacity will be.

Conclusion: For strength training fat burning -.

For relieve stress:
Cardio: According to a 2005 study in the European Journal of Sport Sciences, only 15 minutes of aerobic activity two or three times a week can significantly reduce anxiety. If you give a maximum of 3 to 5 days per week can reduce fatigue by almost 50%. Madhukar Trivedi, said the doctor, MD, director of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Mood Disorders Research Program and clinical cardiovascular exercise increased the level of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter involved relieve symptoms of depression.
Strength training: The researchers observed the effects of the promising results Psychotropic weightlifting. However, further studies are needed to determine the duration, intensity and technical Cardio to address the benefits.

Conclusion: To relieve stress – cardio.

Injury Prevention
Cardio: Unfortunately, the frequency of high impact and repetitive nature of cardio puts a lot of pressure on the ligaments, joints, tendons, muscles and cartilage between the two.
Strength training: According to researchers in a 2006 study by the American Journal of Sports Medicine, a training program for the balance reduces the risk of ankle sprains among athletes. Lead study author Dr. Tim McGuine, Ph.D., Athletic trainer and coordinator of research in University of Wisconsin-Madison, said: "functional strength training teaches your brain to allow the muscle contractions that are fast enough to prevent or minimize injury. "Functional exercises including slots, rows, squats, and presses that require you to meet many joints. Engage your core and improve your balance while working on stability balls, stability discs and Bosu.

Conclusion: To avoid Injuries – force.

Longevity
Cardio: "Nothing compares to cardio to maximize longevity. Reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, stroke and even certain types of cancer, "said Mike Meyers, Ph.D., of the American College of Sports Medicine – certified trainer and director of the Laboratory for Human Performance Research at the West Texas A & M University. By a 2007 study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, a heart pumps blood with each beat stronger. It also circulates oxygen more efficiently through of his body. Finally, aerobic activity reduces inflammation around the heart and can increase good cholesterol in the blood of a maximum 8% in just 8 weeks.
Strength training: In a 2006 study by the National Institutes of Health, strength training is two times a week can reduce intra-abdominal fat. It is the fat that constricts blood vessels and is wrapped around their bodies.

Conclusion: To add years to your life – cardio.

Improve self-esteem
Cardio: Athletes have high levels of trust because the feeling of accomplishment they feel when crossing the finish line.
Strength training: bodybuilding muscles blood flows, causing expand and appear more toned. Confidence is also growing because of heavy lifting. Some people have so much self-confidence and fitness and bodybuilding, bodybuilding, weightlifting, and many other benefits are almost secondary to them. In a study in 2006 at McMaster University in Ontario, improving the image of the subject car including the physical results of increasing amounts that may arise.

Conclusion: To improve self-esteem – force

Resistance and power
Cardio: "The best way to train for an endurance event is the practice," says Meyers. "The Los Swimmers, for example, have to learn to breathe properly, and cyclists need to perfect cadence. "
Strength training: Strength training is a key element in improving the speed, in particular, heart and legs. Plyometrics improves power stride (brokers) or power foot (cyclists). According to Diane Vives, CSCS, owner of Vives Training Systems in Austin, Texas.

Conclusion: To improve the resistance and power – drawing.

About the Author

Grace Soong is the owner of Xtreme Fitness in Rochester, NY, since 2006. Grace has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. As a certified personal trainer, she has successfully trained numerous clients in reaching their weight & fitness goals. You can contact Grace at 585-227-4480.

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