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Strength Training for Older Adults

Incorporating Cardiovascular Exercise into Your Routine

Cardiovascular Exercise

Cardiovascular exercise is an excellent way to improve your cardiovascular health, which is important for overall health and wellness. Incorporating cardiovascular exercise into your strength training routine can help you achieve optimal health and fitness.

Examples of Cardiovascular Exercises

Examples of cardiovascular exercises include:

  • running
  • walking
  • cycling
  • swimming
  • dancing

These exercises get your heart rate up and keep it up for a sustained period of time, helping you build endurance and burn calories.

Incorporating Cardiovascular Exercise into Your Strength Training Routine

To incorporate cardiovascular exercise into your strength training routine, you can try a few different approaches. One option is to do cardio and strength training on different days, alternating between the two. Another option is to do cardio after your strength training workout. This can help you burn more calories and improve your cardiovascular health while still getting the benefits of strength training.

It's important to start slowly and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your cardiovascular exercise. This will help you avoid injury and build endurance over time. It's also important to choose activities that you enjoy, as this will help you stay motivated and committed to your exercise routine.

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