Strength Training and Cardio Combined: The Key to Effective Weight Loss and Maximum Fitness
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When it comes to fitness, combining strength training and cardio is a game-changer. At Elevate Performance, we’ve designed a group strength training program that integrates both elements to help you achieve your fitness goals, boost metabolism, and burn fat more effectively.
Why You Need Both Strength Training and Cardio
Strength training builds muscle, which increases your metabolism, helping your body burn more calories, even at rest. Cardio, on the other hand, improves cardiovascular health, burns calories, and increases endurance. When combined, strength training and cardio complement each other, leading to enhanced results.
The Benefits of Combining Strength and Cardio
1. Burn Fat While Building Muscle
By combining strength training and cardio, you can build lean muscle while burning fat. Strength training boosts muscle mass, which increases metabolism, while cardio burns calories during and after the workout, contributing to fat loss.
2. Boost Your Metabolism
Strength training increases your metabolism by building muscle, while cardio burns calories during your workout and continues to burn fat after the session (EPOC effect). The combination ensures maximum calorie burn throughout the day.
3. Improved Heart Health and Endurance
While strength training builds muscle, cardio enhances heart health, stamina, and endurance. Integrating both ensures a well-rounded fitness routine that strengthens both your muscles and cardiovascular system.
4. Recovery and Reduced Muscle Soreness
Cardio isn’t just for fat loss or endurance — it also plays a key role in recovery. Light aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling, promotes blood flow to muscles, which helps reduce muscle soreness and speed up recovery. This is particularly important after intense strength training sessions. By incorporating cardio into your routine, you’ll experience less muscle stiffness and faster recovery, allowing you to train more consistently.
How Elevate Performance Integrates Strength and Cardio
Our group strength training program at Elevate Performance combines both strength training and aerobic exercise throughout the week to maximise results.
Mon, Wed, Fri: Focus on strength training, targeting all major muscle groups.
Tue, Thur: Engine sessions focus on aerobic power (Maximal Aerobic Speed), improving cardiovascular fitness.
Saturday: Team-based efforts combine strength and cardio, building functional fitness in a group setting.
This balanced approach ensures you’re building muscle, burning fat, and improving overall fitness.
Get Started with Group Strength Training Today!
Join Elevate Performance for our group strength training program that combines strength training and cardio to help you achieve maximum fitness results. Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, or overall health, our integrated approach will get you there. Sign up today and start building a stronger, leaner you!