Expert Quoted in Stories About Strength and Cardio Workouts
As seen in Peloton鈥檚 blog The Output, Alexander Rothstein, M.S., coordinator and instructor for the Exercise Science program, shared insight for the articles 鈥溾�� and 鈥�,鈥� published on September 6 and 13, respectively.
As seen in the cardio-specific article, Rothstein explains that while research on muscle loss from performing cardio is inconclusive, there鈥檚 a reason that the physical activity guidelines for Americans outline specific recommendations for aerobic physical activity, muscle-strengthening activities, and flexibility training: they鈥檙e all important for maintaining good health.
鈥淚f the goal is just strength or muscle growth, it鈥檚 not a requirement to do cardio,鈥� Rothstein says. 鈥淏ut if the goal is overall health and wellness, it is important to still include cardio, as the cardiorespiratory systems are extremely important for a long and healthy life.鈥�