Does cardio really kill your muscle gains? Or can you build strength, improve fitness and get the best of both worlds?
In this episode of The Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan tackle one of the fitness industry's longest-standing myths: that cardio and strength training don't mix.
We explore the latest research on combining resistance training and cardiovascular exercise, explain the interference effect, and discuss how to programme both without compromising your progress.
Because the reality is, you don't have to choose between being strong and being fit.
💪 In this episode, we cover:
✅ Cardio vs strength training: Where the idea that cardio kills your gains actually came from.
✅ What the science says: Why combining cardio and resistance training might be more effective than you think.
✅ The interference effect: When too much cardio could potentially affect muscle growth and strength.
✅ Exercise order: Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights?
✅ Smarter conditioning: Why you don't necessarily need lengthy cardio sessions to improve your fitness.
✅ Fuelling and recovery: How to balance training demands without overdoing it.
✅ Training for performers: Why building both strength and stamina is so important for surviving demanding rehearsals and show schedules.
Whether you're a performer trying to improve your stamina, someone looking to build muscle or simply want to make the most of your gym sessions, this episode will help you understand how to combine cardio and strength training effectively.
And, as always, things go slightly off track...
🏈 Our upcoming NFL trip to Tottenham
📱 Apple's latest technology rumours
🎮 The future of wearable tech
✈️ The great aeroplane vs airplane debate
🏰 Why the Louvre was originally a fortress
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