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This is the 50th edition of Ask a PT, and I am very pleased to have reached this milestone. When I started at the beginning of the year, I was not sure how popular this format would be. To be honest, neither were my bosses. But from week one, the support I have received from you has been fantastic.
Apart from a few people suggesting I do something anatomically impossible! Thankfully, I have been allowed to continue the series. As always, I am looking for inspiration for future content, so please keep sending your questions to the email address at the bottom of the page.
This week, we are looking at a common question: Should I perform cardio in the gym?
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Question: I have been training for a while now, but I am still not sure whether I should add cardio to my workouts. I have heard a lot of conflicting advice. Any help?
Answer: My opinion on cardio has changed over time. When I first started as a personal trainer, the general consensus among many PTs was that cardio was a waste of time.
It was said that cardio does not burn fat as effectively as weight training, does not help build muscle, and could even harm testosterone levels.
As I gained more experience, my view changed.
Firstly, I stopped supporting messages that discourage people from exercising. Telling someone they are doing exercise “wrong” is not helpful. If you were inactive last month and are now running three times per week, that is a huge improvement.
Secondly, I began to question the idea that cardio has no benefits. Research has consistently shown that higher levels of physical activity are associated with:
Extreme overtraining can reduce testosterone, but that applies to weight training as well. Poor recovery is the real issue, not the type of exercise. That said, you do not have to include cardio in your routine. Weight training alone can still be very effective.
However, cardio alone is usually less balanced, as it does not provide much upper-body training in most cases. The most effective approach is to include both.
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While combining cardio and weights is beneficial, doing both in the same session is not always ideal.
A weekly routine might look something like this:
This will not always be perfect. Some weeks you may do less, others more. The key is consistency. Personally, I enjoy playing football, even if I am not particularly good at it. The cardiovascular benefits are important, especially as I get older.
If you can, include some cardio in your routine. If not, weight training alone is still worthwhile. The most important thing is to stay active and keep going. The benefits of exercise are often underestimated, regardless of the type of training you choose.
Talk soon,
Matt
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