Cardio
How to Balance Both for Your Goals
Cardio and strength training aren't rivals — they're teammates. Knowing how to combine them lets you get lean, strong, and conditioned at the same time.
What Each One Does
Strength training builds muscle, boosts metabolism, and shapes your body. Cardio improves heart health, endurance, and helps with fat loss. You want both.
Structuring Your Week
For most people, 3–4 strength sessions plus 2–3 cardio sessions is a great balance. Do your priority first when your energy is highest.
- Fat loss focus: keep strength, add more cardio
- Muscle focus: lift first, keep cardio moderate
- Separate hard cardio from leg day when possible
Recover Properly
Doing both means managing fatigue. Listen to your body, take rest days, and don't sacrifice sleep to squeeze in more sessions.
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