Tag: cardio

  • What are splits? Popeye’s buddy is working chest and back today. Why so specific? He is splitting his workout. (Let’s just not get into Mr Performance-Enhancing-Spinach’s routine!) Splits help: – To let muscle groups “rest” in stages during the week – To build a variety in workouts that supports better results – To make the…

  • Should I Wait Until I Lose Weight Before I Build Muscle? Some say you cannot build muscle and lose fat at the same time. This belief comes from the experience of trained lifters and bodybuilders, who find it hard to progress in strength or add muscle (having already added quite a bit) unless they are…

  • Does Cardio Lose Effectiveness Over Time? Cardio is sometimes said to “lose effectiveness — you burn fewer calories the more you do it.” It is true that you become more efficient the more cardio you do, and that is a good thing. If your cardio regimen is “2 miles on the treadmill in 25 minutes,”…