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Percentage aerobics vs strength training.

Deborah100660
Deborah100660 Posts: 45 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
returning back. Does anyone know what the percentage of aerobic vs strength training exercises should be? Does anyone have a really good stretching exercise to increase flexibility of the spine?

Deborah

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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    There is no ideal percentage. The ideal percentage would be what works best for you. What keeps you on track and what you will stick to.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    As a matter of health, it is recommended to take in 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week and 2-3x per week of doing some resistance training.

    Beyond that, more specific fitness goals would dictate. I typically spend a lot more time on my cardiovascular/aerobic fitness because I'm a cyclist and the only way to become a better cyclist is to spend a lot of time in the saddle. I lift for my general health and welfare and my programming is structured to accommodate my cycling.
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