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Strength Training vs. Cardio: Which Is Better for Heart Health, Muscle Growth, and Longevity?

A combination of cardio and strength training is crucial for heart health, muscle strength, and healthy aging.
Runner's World

Cardio recovery rate: Why it matters for runners

Many data-driven runners have a grasp on common heart rate metrics, like resting heart rate, maximum heart rate and heart rate zones. But there’s another, often undervalued data point worth keeping ...
Yahoo

If you have a high VO2 max score, you could live longer. I took a class to boost mine — and finally found a way to make cardio fun.

VO2 max is a buzzy measure of heart health and fitness. I tried a class that promised to boost my VO2 max through cardio and breathwork. I don't typically do cardio, and I realized taking classes ...

Everything we know—and don’t—about how cardio helps with weight loss

Weight loss can seem like it comes with a list of dos and don’ts, making it overwhelming. Cardio is a particularly hot topic ...
Bodybuilding Bros on MSN

Here’s how cardio affects your gains - the reality of muscle growth and workouts

Does cardio kill the gains? Let’s understand the truth about muscle growth and workouts with some scientifically backed facts ...
Cult of Mac

Cardio Fitness: What Apple’s new health metric means and how you can use it

Photo illustration: Graham Bower/Cult of Mac Apple’s VO 2 max metric measures the performance of your heart and lungs when you push yourself to the limit. Up until now, though, it’s only been useful ...