Cardio For Lifters Over 30 (Benefits, Splits, Progressions) | Ep 724

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!In this episode, I break down Cardio For Lifters Over 30 (Benefits, Splits, Progressions)I go through the biggest mistakes lifters make with cardio and how to structure it so it actually improves your training. We talk about progressive overload for cardio, how to track progress, and the difference between interval and steady-state work. I also explain how to periodize cardio during building phases and fat loss phases.Cardio is one of the most underrated tools for lifters, especially after 30. If you’ve avoided it because you thought it would hurt muscle growth, this episode explains why cardio might actually be the thing improving your body composition, recovery, and performance.Let’s talk about:IntroductionWhy lifters over 30 should care about cardioPoor cardiovascular fitness impacts trainingStress resilienceWhy cardio mattersCommon mistakesMetrics to track cardio progressResting heart rate, HRV, and VO2 maxCardio splits for liftersPeriodizing cardio across a yearFollow me on Instagram for more information and education: @jeffhoehn_Body Recomp Checklist 2.0 HEREHow You Can Work With Me?: HERECoaching application: HERE