Resistance training is an important aspect of fitness for both men and women. This type of training can be done with free weights, machines or bodyweight exercises. It is used to develop muscle strength, muscle size and lean body mass. The benefits of resistance training are numerous, including improved health, improved mobility and increased physical capacity.
The effects of resistance training on the cardiovascular system are obvious. The heart rate increases, the respiratory rate and oxygen consumption increase and the circulation improves.
But what happens when cardio and resistance training are performed together? A recent study has found that the two can improve one another’s results.