One study confirmed this by following exercisers who did three days of strength training and three days of cardio a week. When comparing this group to the cardio-only group, researchers found that the combined group reduced more belly fat and increased their lean muscle tissue.
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There are a variety of ways to set up a cardio and strength routine, including:
- Alternate your workouts: Doing cardio and strength training on different days allows you to focus your energy and attention to each workout.
- Split routines: Another option is to split your workout and do cardio in the morning and strength training later in the day, or vice versa.
- Combine workouts: If you don't have as much time, another option is to do cardio and strength training in the same workout.
When setting up your routine, you may need to experiment to find a schedule that works for you. Just remember, you don't want to work the same muscles two days in a row, although you can do cardio on consecutive days.
Sample Routine
Day 1: Interval Training Workout
Day 2: Total Body Strength
Day 3: Boredom Buster Cardio
Day 4: Rest or Light Cardio
Day 5: 30-Minute Cardio and Upper Body
Day 6: Home Cardio and Lower Body Strength
Learn more about how to set up a complete program.
