Cardio Needs to Make a Comeback
Intensity is sexy, and sex sells. Heaps of sweaty, heaving bodies on the floor after yet another burn-the-house-down workout invoke feelings of admiration and respect
Cardio Doesn’t Have to Be Discriminated Against by Meatheads
Are you allergic to cardio? Does the mere mention of it create visions in your head of long hours spent on the treadmill or stationary
Steady State Aerobic Training Isn’t the Devil
HIT is all the rage. And why shouldn’t it be? It advertises the same health benefits of a long workout, in a shorter period of time.
Cardio Doesn’t Kill Gains (and You Should Be Doing It)
We’ve all seen the people who go to the gym, hop on the elliptical for 45 minutes, never change their routine, and never change their
The Elliptical for Cardio? Smart Strength With Charles Staley
Note: Charles is here on a weekly basis to help you cut through the B.S. and get to the bottom of the biggest questions in
The Best Research on Body Fat, Losing Fat, and Eating Fat
If I see an article on the Internet or in paper publication worth reading, I take notes of the gist of the article and secure
Cardio Before Strength Elicits Better Hormonal Response
Concurrent training is the term for combining training methods in a single session. Specifically, it’s when you do cardio and strength training not just during
Is Steady State or Interval Training Better for Cardio?
One of the most common questions I receive as a coach is, “Is steady state or interval training better for cardio?” In a recent Journal
Why Steady State Cardio for Fat Loss Is a Bad Decision
A common notion persists that steady state cardio exercise is preeminent for body fat loss. Thus, a frequent plan is concocted that entails a bee-line
A Simple, Science-Based Method for Tracking Running Progress
As runners, we we don’t all have access to lab equipment to test improvements in VO2max, running economy, and other important variables, so it’s always
What Kind of Exercise Improves Inflammation the Most?
Not every client will want to get stronger or better at cardio. Some might want to be healthier by reducing inflammation or minimizing diabetes risk.
Strength Before Cardio: It’s Not a Universal Law
We’ve all heard it before: if you’re doing strength training and cardio in the same workout, do strength first. Unless cardio is your sport or
