EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 18 MIN
#204: Does strength training double as cardio?
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
You may have asked yourself, "My heart rate gets up when I lift, so does that count as cardio?" Shannon breaks down how strength training affects your cardiovascular health, specifically distinguishing the differences between traditional strength training and circuit training. She also speaks to the VO2 max changes that occur with different types of training: traditional cardio, HIIT, traditional strength training, and circuit training. 0:00: Introduction1:40: Benefits of steady state cardio6:05: Benefits of HIIT 7:18: Does strength training count as cardio? 11:39: How does circuit training affect cardiovascular health? 14:00: Dosage of strength training & cardio 17:10: Summary To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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You may have asked yourself, "My heart rate gets up when I lift, so does that count as cardio?" Shannon breaks down how strength training affects your cardiovascular health, specifically distinguishing the differences between traditional strength training and circuit training. She also speaks to the VO2 max changes that occur with different types of training: traditional cardio, HIIT, traditional strength training, and circuit training. 0:00: Introduction 1:40: Benefits of steady state ...
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