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Is cardio better for weight-loss than weight training? VS. Photo:  lululemonathletica Photo:  bozdoz
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Photo:  mikebaird For the level of work you put in, cardio is the best way to lose fat. Your body uses fat as fuel at heart rate around 60%-70% of your MHR.  This is an easier output effort than 80%-90% range for muscle building
Cardio improves cardiovascular health, meaning less heart and artery related disease. CVD is a leading cause of death among men. Cardio is the easiest method of minimizing the risk of disease. Photo:  N05
Photo:  imuttoo For more information on cardio training and methods visit  Cardio Tracker  and  www.bodybuilding.com article on Cardio For more information on CVD please visit  the AMA  and  This article by Reder's Digest Recommended guidelines, precedures, and answers to many other questions can always be found through the  ACSM

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WED110 Unit 4 Fitness Myths

  • 1. Is cardio better for weight-loss than weight training? VS. Photo: lululemonathletica Photo: bozdoz
  • 3. Photo: mikebaird For the level of work you put in, cardio is the best way to lose fat. Your body uses fat as fuel at heart rate around 60%-70% of your MHR. This is an easier output effort than 80%-90% range for muscle building
  • 4. Cardio improves cardiovascular health, meaning less heart and artery related disease. CVD is a leading cause of death among men. Cardio is the easiest method of minimizing the risk of disease. Photo: N05
  • 5. Photo: imuttoo For more information on cardio training and methods visit Cardio Tracker and www.bodybuilding.com article on Cardio For more information on CVD please visit the AMA and This article by Reder's Digest Recommended guidelines, precedures, and answers to many other questions can always be found through the ACSM