Top Three Mistakes: Cardio Fitness
- Avoid these for better results
- Easy alterations to fix mistakes
Common mistakes: CARDIO FITNESS
Cardiovascular training is the number one thing that people go (rightly or wrongly) when it comes to losing weight.
The problem is that it’s such a general term as it covers almost anything that raises the heart rate for a sustained period of time.
I’m not saying that there is arbitrarily a correct way to do things but it’s certainly more diverse that most people experience.
Anyway, there are numerous aspects of cardiovascular fitness that are questionable. Here are the top three mistakes…
1) MONOTONY
Factoring in rest days is vital if you are only doing one thing like running. Subjecting the body to the same stimulus will fail to get results.
Therefore, diverse training and pushing yourself to the limits is the best way to get results. The same running route, for the same duration at the same intensity will only work for so long.
A wide range of training activities with recovery days and healthy eating is gimmick-free way to lose weight.
You will need to sweat to lose weight but you may as well enjoy the process so do what you love.
2) DOING TOO MUCH
If you are only going cardiovascular exercise then you chances are that you’re doing too much.
Overkill leads to strains and injuries. As mentioned in the first point, there are many ways to get fit so a diverse routine will peak your motivation.
If you just run to keep fit, you’ll have strong legs but no upper body strength (that’s why I was in the gym at least three times a week when marathon training). Don’t neglect other aspects of your health.
Running seven days a week will burn you out; trust me, I’ve been there.
3) NOT INCLUDING WEIGHTS
Linking back to the second point, if you don’t weight train then you’re missing a trick. Should your goal be weight loss then building lean muscle underneath all the weight you lose is essential to retain a healthy complexion.
A strong body will help your cardiovascular goals. Muscle generates power and you won’t turn into a meathead overnight (unless you eat 12,000 calories per day). Building significant muscle mass is one of the most difficult things to do so a steady and balanced routine will give you the power and endurance for better performance.
Being one dimensional in your training will not give you optimal results. I love the gym more than ever and, while it was a struggle at the start, a mixture of results / multitude of training ideas has kept me going.
It’s one of these things, if you don’t try it then you will never know what you can achieve.
I’m 100% confident that these tips will help you!
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