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#191: The minimal effective dose for strength training and cardio

#191: The minimal effective dose for strength training and cardio

Update: 2024-11-07
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I'm often talking about how more is not better when it comes to exercise. But what if you are very time-limited? What is the minimal amount of cardio and strength training you can do to continue to progress toward your goals? What is the minimum amount to maintain where you are?

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0:00 : Introduction
1:01 : The ideal fitness routine
3:57 : Minimum effective dose for low-intensity cardio
6:24 : Minimum effective dose for high-intensity cardio
9:28 : Minimum effective dose for strength and hypertrophy
11:17 : Weekly training recommendations if your goal is to increase overall fitness with limited time
14:39 : Weekly training recommendations if your goal is to maintain overall fitness with limited time

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#191: The minimal effective dose for strength training and cardio

#191: The minimal effective dose for strength training and cardio

Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT