Cardiologist Explains: Why Both Strength Training and Cardio Are Essential for Heart Health
If you’re choosing between the treadmill and the weight room, you may be shortchanging your heart health. According to leading cardiologists, the most effective strategy for protecting your cardiovascular system is combining both aerobic exercise and strength training rather than focusing on just one.
Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a cardiologist and clinical associate professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, strongly recommends a balanced approach.
“Cardio is more important in terms of blood pressure and cholesterol,” she explains. “Strength training also helps decrease your body fat and build muscle. So a combination program is better than one alone.”
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