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Cardio vs. Strength Training

Cardio vs. strength training involve two different types of workouts. So how about a quick cardio vs. strength training primer

Cardio Vs. Strength
Training - The Differences

When looking to compare cardio vs. strength training, I think it helps to define the terms.

Generally speaking cardio workout programs involve basically any exercise that gets your heart rate up. So simple cardio workout programs could include jumping rope, doing jumping jacks, walking or running up and down stairs. (Any of which would make for a fine cardio workout for beginers.)

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Obviously recommendations for cardio workouts don't have to involve some complex routine.

But if any of those aren't your speed, even briskly walking in the mall before it opens would be considered cardio exercise. As again cardio workout programs are anything that gets your heart pumping.

See? Then too cardio training exercises often don't require special equipment while strength training does.

Still you can do strength training exercises while holding just about any heavy object or "weight". Often that's combined with squats, lunges, or dips for maximum affect. Or not. As in the case of pushups and crunches. Where the weight used is simply the weight of your body.

Lets get more into the strength training side of cardio vs. strength training.

Cardio vs. Strength Training