How to balance cardio and weight training for BEST results

Over the years I have tried SO many different training plans.

I've tried circuit training, running long distance, sprints, home workouts, lifting in the gym, lifting light, lifting heavy, lifting with cardio, lifting without cardio... literally everything...

Most important thing I learned; nothing will be sustainable or get you the results you want if you don't enjoy it.

I've been an athlete my whole life and cardio has always been a huge part of the sports I played, so I knew that I needed to always have some form of cardio in my routine. But I also knew I wanted muscle. Lean muscle to be able to shape my dream physique.

The balance between the two can actually be super simple.

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If you want to sustain more muscle, doing less strenuous cardio is best (ex: low intensity, HIIT a couple times a week, step goal, etc.)

If you workout 4-6x a week, plan 3-5 lifting days, and 1-2 cardio (you can do on the same days as well, just be smart and choose to do cardio on an upper body day over a lower body day)

If you want to focus on more endurance, more cardio and hypertrophy strength training is best (ex: HIIT circuits, superset lifts, sprints, etc.)

If you workout 4-6x a week, plan for 3-5 days focused on circuits with weights and hypertrophy training with lots of supersets, and 1-2 days for lower intensity walks.

To get best results, you will want to stick to what you enjoy doing, but also mixing in what is necessary for achieving the routine and body you desire.

xx

Lexi