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I love to strength train. Do I really need cardio too?
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Major health organisations recommend two sessions of strength training and 150 minutes of aerobic activity a week.
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Danielle Friedman
I enjoy strength training and do it a few times a week. I am also active in my daily life. But I don’t do cardio workouts. Does it matter?
Strength training has surged in popularity in recent years and for good reason: A growing body of research suggests that maintaining muscle is vital to healthy ageing.
