Lift those weights for the healthy heart

[WillBrink]

get under that barbell people! Of course doing both is best, but too many consider cardio the magic bullet for heart health, and that's not the case:


Different types of physical activity offer varying protection against heart disease
Static activity, such as strength training, appears more beneficial

Source:

American College of Cardiology

Summary:

While it is well known that physical activity is important for heart health, neither research nor recommendations consistently differentiate between the benefits of different types of physical activity. New research found that while all physical activity is beneficial, static activities -- such as strength training-- were more strongly associated with reducing heart disease risks than dynamic activities like walking and cycling.

Cont:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...iaOVvLYU-NKzR8

[Nocalsocal]

I was always skeptical with all the talk of cardio, cardio, cardio in regards to heart health. I never really enjoyed running but I always left the gym sweaty after pushing/pulling weight. I always left time to run after a qood weight session. But never had it in my head to only run.
One year my doctor confirmed what I believed in terms my own personal health.
My parents visited over a weekend and dropped off a case of SPAM and canned corn beef. Growing up in Hawaii, those two things always made up a meal sometime in a week. My wife hated me for the next 6 months as I eventually polished off the SPAM or corn beef with a side of eggs and white rice.
I was due for my annual physical so I asked my doctor about checking my blood work. My vitals were always normal or below so I was anxious about the results. Lo and behold, all of my labs and VS were right where they should be or way below. My doctor and I were both amazed. She said I should thank parents for gifting me with some healthy heart genetics.
For me I just feel better when I keep my carbs down, eating animal proteins and keeping my heart rate up with strength training.


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[C2Q]

Thanks for the reminder....

I rather do cardio 7 times a week than do weights one day. Since I grew up on McDonalds, and still consider it my comfort food of choice, I am guessing my heart needs all the help it can get. I've got to find a way to get this into my life.

[WillBrink]

Thanks for the reminder....

I rather do cardio 7 times a week than do weights one day. Since I grew up on McDonalds, and still consider it my comfort food of choice, I am guessing my heart needs all the help it can get. I've got to find a way to get this into my life.

Actually, there's been a number of studies coming out finding resistance training (weight lifting) superior to endurance work on a number of fronts. I usually post them on my FB page. For example:

If you can only do one, RT every time. Obviously, for health/fitness, a combo of both is best. That's a "no chit Sherlock" conclusion there, but I digress. To this article, RT preserved FFM in older adults dieting, while cardio actually increased loss of FFM!

"Surprisingly, cardio workouts actually caused older adults with obesity to lose more lean muscle mass than dieting alone.

The researchers suggest that losing weight is generally recommended for those with obesity.

However, preserving muscle – while losing fat – is particularly important for older adults to maximize functional benefit."

https://knowridge.com/2018/11/for-ol...MrwBZO4W8exfvA

And, RT superior to cardio for you aging brain too:

https://www.lifeextension.com/Magazi...Uu1_CODYEV0FiU

[C2Q]

And, RT superior to cardio for you aging brain too:

https://www.lifeextension.com/Magazi...Uu1_CODYEV0FiU

You got me at cognitive decline--especially since I use CBT for my anxiety. Tks

[bp7178]

I've saw plenty of fat people who can finish a marathon, and fat guys who can lift a house.

The model for longevity should be one of balance and good diet.