Strength vs cardio

Strength vs cardio. You need both — they do different jobs for your body.

🏋️ Strength vs 🏃 Cardio:

• Main benefit: 🏋️ Strength — muscle & bone; 🏃 Cardio — heart & lungs
• Ageing muscle: 🏋️ Strength — protects it; 🏃 Cardio — less direct
• How often: 🏋️ Strength — 2+ days/week; 🏃 Cardio — most days
• Metabolism: 🏋️ Strength — builds resting burn; 🏃 Cardio — burns during
• Ideal plan: 🏋️ Strength — combine both weekly; 🏃 Cardio —

Sources

• CDC
• National Institute on Aging (NIH)

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