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For weight loss, is it necessary to increase cardio intensity every week?
While I don't believe you have to increase the intensity every week, I do feel that something has to change in order to see success. The body is extremely efficient at adapting to your current environment and habits. If you don't change things, the body will stop responding.
Does this mean if you aren't breaking records every workout, that you shouldn't bother?
Not at all. Any form of consistent exercise is going to be beneficial for your health.
In order to lose fat, however, things often must change. While increasing the intensity is one parameter, there are many things you can.
If you take walks, you can walk faster. You can walk longer. You can begin to follow routes that take you over more hills. These small, subtle changes will all help change how your body responds to the workout. Already hike? Start carrying a heavier backpack or bringing more supplies along.
If your workout is on the treadmill, try increasing the speed. Then increase the incline. Then increase the time you're on the treadmill. Experiment with different methods of training like High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
The bottom line is that there are many methods and techniques you can use to manipulate your training without having to become an elite marathon runner overnight. For more on this topic, read Maximum Cardio.
Does this mean if you aren't breaking records every workout, that you shouldn't bother?
Not at all. Any form of consistent exercise is going to be beneficial for your health.
In order to lose fat, however, things often must change. While increasing the intensity is one parameter, there are many things you can.
If you take walks, you can walk faster. You can walk longer. You can begin to follow routes that take you over more hills. These small, subtle changes will all help change how your body responds to the workout. Already hike? Start carrying a heavier backpack or bringing more supplies along.
If your workout is on the treadmill, try increasing the speed. Then increase the incline. Then increase the time you're on the treadmill. Experiment with different methods of training like High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
The bottom line is that there are many methods and techniques you can use to manipulate your training without having to become an elite marathon runner overnight. For more on this topic, read Maximum Cardio.
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