Cardio vs. strength training: What you need to know
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- Cardio and strength training affect your body differently, and both are essential to your health and well being. Watch this video to learn how.
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morale of this story: do both
Do both but for you should do one more than the other depending on your body type
@@candycane1744
was about to say that. I’m an ectomorph so I do strength more than cardio
@@bonecag3 I am an ectomorph too..
Can you explain to me why do ectomorphes need to do more strenght than cardio?
@@ronshuker2985 to put it simple, ectomorph is skinny type body. You need to do more strength training to build more muscle mass, cardio is basically burning fat exercises
I do cardio 5 days a week with 1 day streching only,that makes 6 days of cardio program a week,plus I go 3 days in gym at same week,it makes my body so strong and I have so much energy
For beginners out there. I'm talking about real beginner's, no experience in cardio or weight training. My best advice is to not follow any advice. Test your own body out, test your form of cardio, each person responds differently than others. Test different exercises and see which ones work and get you the best results, drop the ones that don't and keep the ones that do. Only thing you should always do is keep the form of any exercise you do, that's universal. Good luck to you new beginner's out there.
So true
I lost more fat doing cardio but its faster when i did both,i did weights first got bulky because im skinny fat i was losing weight on my abs then my arms legs got big.I gues my body had to be biggr so now im cutting i dont know anything but im getting results.I eat alot of protein and ate more to maintain my weight being smaller but i guess its diet
I actually did cardio in the beginning but couldn't continue. Because I hated cardio. I'm doing resistance training. It's been like almost 8 months and I've seen amazing results. I also fell in love with cardio too😆 love them both. I never thought in my life that I'll love cardio and hiit
@@samboriboun2213 go you! You are learning your own body more and more. Keep it up my friend! As long as it's getting you results and keeping you healthy, all for it. Keep the grind 😊
@@queenbunny9899 😊
Strength-training has been shown to improve psychological health as well, by increasing self-esteem, confidence and self-worth.
If you don't do cardio you are out of shape
I can personally vouch for that.
How can I strength train my abs?
@@sogf7940 or you can do both strength training and cardio
I've been doing situps for over two years and I have been walking for about two years and I feel great. I also eat stuff like grilled chicken and vegetables, subs, salads, drinkable yogurt, and smoothies. I sleep better, I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life, and will continue to do this and start hitting a gym to lift weights real soon when my finances are right. I also go to the bathroom frequently since I have been doing situps and walking.
I have abs
A= A
B= big
S= stomach
Haha!
Creative mind
Honestly same
BRuh
nice
I've been running on and off nine years. And since November 2017 running now three years straight five miles on the treadmill for one hour non-stop. I stopped losing weight after my 2018 year of just running and nothing but running. Then on June 10th, 2019. I stepped out my comfort zone, and started lifting weights at the gym along with still my cardio running workout everyday. I gotta say, ever since I started lifting weights, the fat has come right off me at 4x the rate of just running alone. I was 335lb in November 2017, with a health scare of high liver enzymes by my blood test results from my primary health doctor. Now I'm 264lb pounds. And liver enzymes are perfect. I'm not going to die. The next step was fatty liver then liver failure. And no I don't drink any alcohol at all. It's amazing when you take care of your body. How it takes care of you and rewards you back with feeling great everyday.
TheLifeOfaBichon I’m 17 and I’m at 260 do you think this can help I’ve been lifting for years but I’ve never really done cardio but I’m thinking about getting a gym membership so I can run on the treadmill. Thanks
@@estebanescobedo6304 Go for it man. For me, running clears my mind too.
I wish you the best of luck!! Thats an awesome motivational comment right there 😁😁😁😁
Good job I'm proud of you!
Well weights it is!!! Im finishing up my cardio routine this week and starting weights monday! Thank you for this because my weight has stalled despite extra cardio and calorie restriction.
Good job on your success by the way!
I started working out 3 weeks ago. Cardio thrice a week, same with strength training. Obviously no visible results yet, but I feel so great and I have been able to switch from 2kg weights to 5kg ones. It ain't much, but those 5kg dumbells were IMPOSSIBLE at the beginning
That's great to hear. Best wishes to you.
That's awesome! Can relate on the weights..always impossible at start but you get stronger after time ❤
I started with 5KG weights but didn't go intense. It was a struggle. Had one stronger arm as well. Tried to get 1 cycle through on each exercise I wanted then left it to recover. It allowed me to train with my dumbells every day. Found my muscles were mildly sore, but glad I didn't push it to far as it became easier faster. Glad you are progressing. My recommendation is to listen to your muscles and allow recovery. I am training for health and strength, not size so no muscle failure for me. Hope you get to where you want to be and keep progressing. You got this.
@@gm2407 how many sets of 5kg can you recommend? Like should i do it for an hour or smth?
How’s it going it’s been 6 months now?
I just love my abs so much that I protect them with an extra thick layer of fat.
Sameeeee
🤣
don't you mean A.B.S? A Big Stomach?
Lol same
you're my boy
I do 30 minutes of weight training followed by 30 minutes of running, 5 days a week and it works for me.
girl how do you find the time 😭 I usually only manage 30 mins of exercise per week lmao
@@whatisthis1958 that’s less than 10 mins a day 💀
1prvo trending s utezima 30min
2.30 min trcanja
I'll try this
@@whatisthis1958 you have to prioritize it and force yourself to do it
@@allergictohumansnotanimals5671 u mean 1h a day ? im pretty sure op is talking about their daily routine 5 times a week
I used to think exercise was just exercise, and by that you could achieve anything. But this video makes me understand how to get my fitness back the correct way
I do both..and now my weight is quite hard to increase..then i can feel my fat is getting lose and my muscle getting bigger...
If you fat is getting lose, and you muscle getting bigger, is that a good thing?
@@chiamaka_okafor yep thats what you want
Your body has used up all your glycogen when you are lifting heavy weights! But after all your glycogen is used up it puts body into fat burning mode so it's better to lift first then do your cardio last!
If you gain weight don't be alarmed. Look at yourself, if you seem fat then your weight gain is from fat. If you look smaller but more muscular here's a fact. Muscle weighs more than fat.
Please give me some advice I want to start totally beginners guide to weight lifting should I do at home or best at gym?
Tip for beginners like me: Pick a cardio workout you can see yourself doing multiple times a week and won't burn out on quickly. Moving at all is better than not moving, and eat your protein or you won't have the energy to keep up with it.
Thanks for the concise info on this topic! The bite-size length made the decision of whether to watch it now or "maybe later" (= possibly never) very easy, and it's clear enough on what to do.
I can’t do strength training without being super anxious about it. All these gyms always promote the “no judgment zone” but no matter where I go I never feel comfortable. I just wish I could do things without thinking about how I look. Anxiety is so hard.
Don't forget that walking is also great cardio! A walk a day goes a long way!
You're right, Kelsey. Walking can be a great way to get the daily activity your body needs to stay healthy and reduce your risk of developing cancer. You can learn more here: www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/FOH-walking-workout.h10-1589835.html. Best wishes to you.
How long would you suggest a day? I have a tendancy to go on "walks" without even realising, since I pace so much that I go in circles for hours sometimes lmao
@@whatisthis1958 I walk roughly 3-4 days a week. Around 4-5 miles, which is a little over an hour. Personally, I try not to go over 4 days a week because it's too much on me. My neighborhood is on an incline on most streets so that's a bonus. I try to incorporate strength training in between or whenever I have the time. Everyone has their preference but I much prefer cardio. But I feel like standard cardio alone won't do a thing but increase your energy. Weight Training changes and sculpts your body and targets areas cardio wont.
I'm a serious runner (marathons & half marathons) who switched from bodybuilding (I was a 95kg bodybuilder in college and did zero cardio like most bodybuilders). So I have about 10 years of bodybuilding, followed by about 10 years of pure cardio. Here is what I will say. Running/cardio will lead to high endurance and being shredded. Though you always look somewhat skinny-fat because that is the body optimised for running (some fat reserves. It's not good to be without fat as a runner/cardio athlete). So the fact is I simply looked more masculine & better as a bodybuilder. However as a runner I feel lighter and more fit, I could not run up a flight of stairs before and was always out of breath (due to heavy muscles), now I can. But truth absolutely be told, I will say that I feel the bodybuilding lifestyle & training (I'm not talking about PED users of course) is superior to being a runner. I felt more jacked, powerful, and had less injuries and problems being a bodybuilder than being a runner. I run with perfect form and am lean like a skeleton, but I feel I am impacting my joints and bones, I often have pain from running though I am careful and stretch well after runs. I also don't think my heart is healthier than before, it's more endurant but also more used. You might ask why I am not going back to bodybuilding? Because frankly I'm now addicted to being a runner. It's hard to go back.
Diet: Don't drink pop or eat junk/fast food eat your fruits and veggies
Or just consume very little of pop & junk food.
SP34K3R M4N yes I do that and I’m losing weight
you can eat what you want, but in moderation!
Or drink zero kcal sodas
I been doing cardio for months now by walking 5 days a week and working housekeeping. Now, I'm going to start strength training too. I lost 40-45 pounds already.
The best form of exercise is the one you enjoy.
Currently I am doing both everyday, a combination of bench press and curls along with weighted squats and lots of ab exercises, then I run for 20 mins, definitely seeing results
Good for you, Connor. Best wishes to you.
Me either… running for 20 minutes and after that i go for weightlifting
Sprinting/Sprint Cycling and punching the punching bag are my favorite forms of cardio
That was such a nice video. I didn’t how to exercise correctly.Thank you!
didn't expect to see the last bit of "lower your cancer risk" until i saw the name of the channel
I never liked doing any form of sports for a long time. The reason was, because my cardio fitness level was really really low. At one point I discovered weight training and enjoyed it super much, that I actually build a decent amount of muscle, but still didn’t have any form of cardio fitness. I thought that maybe it’s just not for me. It took a while for me to understand, that I have to specifically train to get better at cardio, just as it is the case with strength training.
My number one advice for starting as a complete beginner with cardio: Don’t start with running!
Running is great because you can do it anywhere and with no equipment. But it’s arguably the hardest form of cardio, because it’s difficult to control your speed and because hitting the ground every time, can be quite tiring for your muscles. If you can then rather start riding a bike at a high intensity a few times a week, so that you build up your fitness level and because it might even be more fun. If you start running after you did that, it will be ever so much easier.
Now, I’ve been doing running, swimming and cycling for quite a while and I can absolutely confirm, that I notice it so much in my day to day life.
Thank you for this clear information. 😊 Now, I can make my workout plan routine.
What an awesome video. Full of information regarding health. Great job.
yes, lovely video.
Try packing a punch with all strength with no cardio. That just shows that you also need cardio
Exactly!
Sina Alavi
Cardio=stamina=speed/force of the impact...Being strong doesn’t mean anything if don’t have the endurance to actually do anything..I think🤔
Blu Jay I have cardio but I have bad strength
Blu Jay I don’t know how to increase my strength
Lololol all strongest athletes atm don’t do cardio
This is a great video. A balance between cardio and weights. Makes perfect sense.
I figured out that doing cardio prevents me from getting depressed, if I go one day without it bad thoughts start creeping up through my mind.
Short video with clear articulation of what are all cardio and muscle strengthening exercises benifits.
This is one of the video I came across. These kinds of video need to watch before getting rigorous gym workout.
Thanks for the video. It cleared my doubts which I had from long back.
I do both cardio and strength training. First I do 45 minutes of strength training and then one hour of cardio, it has worked for me.
very impressive im trying to do one hour of cardio but after 30 mintues my legs hurt
@@SubZero-be8en try zumba its fun or maybe cycling
Thank you so much I like how you just did a short video and explained thigs nice and simple. Also thank you for making me way less confused!
We're glad you found this information useful, John. Best wishes to you.
Very informative video, straight to the point.
hardest step number one: Have the courage
Simply wonderful, please want more
Basically a bit of both 💯
Wayne Zahra Amazing 💪
Indeed
Loved this video and I'm glad I came across it today helped a lot my life is slowly improving one day at a time ❤
I love the video. It's simple and explain many things.
Please include walking as a cardio options, more than often for beginners, it is the most sustainable workout with least activation / motivation required.
Thank you for this feedback, Anjali. Walking is one way to improve your health and reduce your cancer risk. Here's more info on the benefits: www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/FOH-walking-schedule.h15-1589835.html. Best wishes to you.
I agree
Just started cycling 4 month ago. It makes me exhausted whole day. I slept poor. Breathless. i dont know what happen. Untill i do some weight training weeks ago, i feel like a healthy person again with a lot of anergy. I dont feel tired after long ride. My english good enough?💆
I recently started training with Kettlebells , it's so much fun. And can get benefit of both strength training and cardio !!
Thank you so much sir for giving us these valuable information.
shob jaygay giya sir sir koren kan bhai
I love that this was promoted over the popular fitness influencers, good job TH-cam!!
If you are over 30 and you have never done any strength training now it's time to start.
Thank you!
I start with cardio to get my finess.
I am eating super healty for a month,With some basic home training push up,jumping jacks, all the basic things i do go on a bicle once in a while and lost around 9 kilo. i weighted 107 im at 97.4 since today, I also feel so much better in my body my aim is to reach around 92-93 kilos before the end of the year. And after that il have another goal. Sorry if my english sucks.
What was ur diet and exercise
Pls
Very awesome workout. I enjoyed it alot. Thanks for sharing. This makes my day more productive. Great job
Short and very informative.
I love the music
Thanks for this!❤
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Whay you have said is the real fact of life.👌
what does that have to do with training 😭
I like doing a little of both helps me clear my mind.
Walking works out I s so much more I love it thank you
so concise and useful! thank you
We're glad you found this information useful, Michelle. Best wishes to you.
Thank youu for this!!
I love short and sweet video
I would say do a mix of both. Alternate every other day and make sure you are also getting in your rest days as well.
Very nice video and info. Keep it up !
Cardio is to benefit your heart and mind. Weight lifting is for the aesthetics.
Exercise is something that for the unaffiliated seems nearly impossible.
For those who engage in it regularly, one cannot imagine living without it.
Bodybuilding is for aesthetics and strength training is... well... to train strength. Two different forms of weightlifting
it helps a lot, thank you!
I believe the best way is to find the balance between the two :)
I do both, to keep it interesting and your body guessing
I’ve tried doing hiit workouts and they are amazing they really are good for people trying to lose weight
Intense 21551 what are hiit workouts...? Is it hard to do?
That was so sweet thanks for the update
Cardio vs. Strength
B. S. We need both !
i do no cardio anymore, just follow a good weight training program watch what i eat and take plenty of rest days , works for me.
Thank you very much
Nice content. Apart from this music sync was awesome. 🎵
Excited Good for you
Cardio is for internal organs building
Weight training is for bones joints & external muscles building
Do both
after daily exercise listening music with drinking black tea is one of the best thing to do 😌
As a complete beginner with an unfit body, I will start with cardio exercises then when my body get used to working out I'll start combining the two exercises in my routine. insha'Allah ❤
Well after getting my cholesterol and triglycerides results as quite high I started first doing cardio mainly 3-4 time a week 30-50 min. After few months the cholesterol and triglycerides got much better, still a bit high but significantly improved. After that test I ended up doing more weight training and hardly cardio. My last test triglycerides went up again. All the time I've been eating healthy, no alcohol, no sugars, etc.. I'm not overweight. I still went to dietician to check if I'm doing something wrong. So it's definitely not because of my diet. Going back to more cardio again with a bit of weight training. Fingers crossed!
I do both (mostly strength training), but my question is which one to do first? Is it better to do cardio or strength training first? Or no difference?
Remember everyone your workouts can look different just do what’s right for your body
What exercise to do after concussion pls
Great video!
I do 2 ½ hours of cardio per week and... I just checked and wow, I do the same amount of strength training per week too haha! Could do more, but my schedule doesn't work out right now 😒 😕 😫
I try to incorporate strength training with cardio. E.g. Burpees. You get to work your arms, legs, and cardio.
If im climbing stairs I would make myself carry kettlebells. Get to work on your arms and at the same time, train your cardio too.
Best wishes to you.
Yup that workd
I never do physical. Cardio is enough for me
Thanks I almost cried🥺🥺
I've always hated cardio.
I would usually skip it and continue my bodybuilding routine.
Eventually I noticed I was getting muscular although I would get puffed out very quickly.
My endurance was terrible.
It took me a while to realise the best form of cardio for me is jump rope and cycling.
Running felt too boring.
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes to you.
You are doing the same mistakes as I done. Do the boring zone 2 cardio to gain Max benefits.zone 2 cardio improves mitochondria density than zone 4 cardio. It really changed my life
I do both and plus Yoga...and meditation too ..with a strict diet...yes I love my Body
Does that burn fat?
For most people aerobic is probably the best to lose fat or burn most calories than cardio which increases you heart rate but aerobic doesn't. Climbing stairs or climbing treatmill(setting the incline level higher than 10) is the best for calories burning, but really in reality everyone's body are different. Don't JUST do cardio/aerobic, also work a little strength train, even though you're eating enough protein, you might still lose muscle along the process of eating healthy and working out cardio/aerobic and losing weight ≠ losing fat, muscle weigh more than fat with difference in density.
Great information to create a plan routine.
I just started working out and eating more. I'm a skinny guy so I'll take it easy on the cardio. Maybe one hour a week.
Cardio can target what is most important - you're cardiovascular system! I'm skinny and weak but I out max the heart stress test at 64
I'm doing weights, blogilates Pilates workout and dance cardio, dance because it's easier for me to want to do cardio. And also I do 100 squats every day, will I lose the weight?
Only if you're on calorie deficit I think
many of us sometimes do not have time to devote to the exercises and I used a keto diet and it brought me excellent results I lost 37 pounds in a month now I feel super better ..!
Its not always about weightloss exercise give me that feeling which i cant even describe i dont care whether it helps me lode weight or not
Losing weight doesn’t mean your healthy. Keto diet isn’t healthy, and not working out isn’t healthy
@@marie-nm9jo that isn't true. It depends on the needs of your body and every individual needs different things. Don't be ignorant
@@dreafarland7592 Exactly what part of @maire's reply wasn't true?
"Losing weight doesn’t mean your healthy." This sounds the opposite of what 'ignorant' means.
"Keto diet isn’t healthy" You need only a simple google search to learn this.
"not working out isn’t healthy" Again, nothing ignorant at all, all good advice.
It seems to me that you probably have a bad habit that is ignorant to any of these simple facts and so you pulled off a classic [some form of 'no'][random premise that has nothing to do with anything][vague advice for person you disagree with]
At first i was doing strength training and no cardio. I was not losing much fat. Since i started doing cardio for 50 mins after my strength training session i am losing alot of fat. I am sure cardio is very important for burning alot of calories
Due to Covid all the gyms have closed and I don't have any equipment to do strength training other than my 8lbs dumbells and TH-cam dumbells workout videos along with some resistance training. Is tht enough to get you toned and stay in shape along with a HIIT workout?
Thats more than enough
I got abs doing dumbell swings incorporated with burpees and eating at a calories maintainace,if your not seeing results after a month its yr diet
Thank you for
I’ll say do one or the other. Strength training is aim to get lean or bulk either cutting fat putting on muscle or just putting on mass. Cardio just weight loss including fat loss and muscle loss. So whatever your goal is pick one and stick with it. If you still want to do both do one more than the other.
I mix cardio and strength.
For morning i do morning cardio workout, then i go with my bike for 30m-1h
Then at afternoon i do strength training. ( Cardio day)
I did running for one hour daily I getted fit in a month
Question for people who are experienced: Im trying to loose fat all over my body, not make muscle. So should I focus on cardio only? Im worried that lifting weights would make me more muscle-y I just want to focus on being slimmer for now. That includes loosing face/ chest, stomach, and thigh fat.
The information about cardio and strength training in this charming video is great! I'm curious though...why did you omit the third element of fitness, mobility/flexibility? If a person can't move, they can't participate in cardio or strength training.
Thank you for this feedback. We encourage individuals to reach out to their care team to see which movements are recommended for them. Best wishes to you.
I do both.
Dose work count as cardio if I’m moving really fast on my feet to cause a sweat
Yo I did only like 3 days of strength training and at the beginning it was like impossible to lift the 2kgweights now I can lift them with ease
Let’s be honest. We are all here because it was the shortest video with a workout title we could pick from the search results.