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01-14-22, 05:14 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I prefer strength-based workouts because they are the only way I've seen a visible difference in my body. I get definition in my arms, and I was able to add a little to my narrower shoulders. The strength workouts I do increase my heart rate anyway because they have short rest periods (and you can really get your heart pumping with a heavier weight and reverse lunges, for instance). A bit of muscle gives the skin something to hang on, haha! I'm never going to build big muscles as that's not my body type, but I like seeing lean definition.
Also, strength workouts make me feel strong for my everyday life experiences. They give me confidence, both externally and internally. While I definitely do cardio, if I were short on time, I would pick a strength workout over cardio.
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01-15-22, 01:01 PM | |
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Me too! I seem to be able to retain a decent a mount of strength when I slack off for awhile and can quickly regain it. Cardio endurance and capaity, on the other hand, can take a lot longer to build back up and is what keeps me in over all good shape for everyday life and health, especially moderate cardio exercise that I can do almost everyday without feeling physically or mentally fatigued.
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