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Aug 2024
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2684: The Best Workout Routine - How to ...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2684:

Ken from the Philippines seeks advice on balancing resistance and cardio training for himself and his wife as they aim to achieve fat loss and general fitness. Dr. Neal explains the importance of incorporating all five components of fitness cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, flexibility, balance, and speed into their routine. He offers a structured weekly plan, emphasizing consistency, gradual intensity increases, and the value of both strength and endurance training.

Quotes to ponder:

"To develop both muscular strength and muscular endurance, we need to incorporate both training styles."

"The ideal training to help you and your wife in the best shape of your lives is - the one you both will stick to over the long-term."

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