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Cardio Conditioning

5 guides, starting with Best Cardio to Do in the Gym: Machines and Methods Compared.

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Best Cardio to Do in the Gym: Machines and Methods Compared

Compare the treadmill, rower, bike, stair climber and elliptical, and learn how to pick the best gym cardio for your goals, joints and schedule.

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Conditioning Cardio Workouts to Build Your Engine

Learn what conditioning cardio is, how it differs from regular cardio, and try sample interval, circuit and carry workouts to build a stronger engine.

3 min read

Hypoxic Training Workouts: How They Work and Their Risks

Understand what hypoxic training is, the main methods from altitude to breath control, what the evidence does and does not show, and the safety risks.

3 min read

Is HIIT Cardio or Strength Training? What It Really Is

HIIT is mainly a cardio method, but it can use weights. Learn how it differs from strength training and how to combine both in a weekly routine.

3 min read

Max Heart Rate Training: How to Use Your Heart Rate Zones

Learn how to estimate your max heart rate, what the five heart rate zones mean, and how to use them to structure easy, moderate and hard cardio.

3 min read

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