Hi friends! How are ya" I hope you?re enjoying the week so far!
I have a new podcast episode up for you today, and I?m chatting all about ways to get more out of your workout routine. If you?ve been consistent with your routine but aren?t seeing results, here are some checkmarks to consider. It?s always helpful to assess our routine and see where we?re succeeding, what our weaknesses look like, and small changes we can make to improve results. Of course, always talk with your doctor or healthcare professional before making any changes to your fitness and nutrition routine.
107: How to get more from your workout routine
Switch the emphasis from cardio to strength training and walking
Don?t get me wrong; I LOVE cardio. I love to sweat from my eyeballs and I thrive on the endorphins. Cardio is a solid part of my routine for the mental health benefits.
Here?s what too much cardio can be a problem:
It can increase inflammation in the body, which gives us a puffy look and makes it harder to recover from our workouts
It can catabolize muscle tissue if it?s in excess and we?re not fueling/recovering properly
With cardio overtraining, it can lead to altered movement patterns, muscle imbalances, and overuse injuries. If you?re an endurance athlete, make sure you?re following a balanced training plan that incorporates cross training, along with proper fueling and recovery.
If you have body composition goals, you will notice a bigger difference if you switch your focus to stren...
