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New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks

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01/19/2024

Department of Kinesiology professor and lead author of a new study, Duck-chul Lee, shares, “”If you’re bored with aerobic exercise and want variety or you have joint pain that makes running long distances difficult, our study shows you can replace half of your aerobic workout with strength training to get the same cardiovascular benefits. The combined workout also offers some other unique health benefits, like improving your muscles.” 

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