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

"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"

"One of the most common reasons why people don't exercise is because they have limited time. The combined exercise with both cardio and strength training we're suggesting is not more time consuming," Lee underscores.

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