{"id":7151,"date":"2020-07-15T17:32:22","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T17:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=7151"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"cardio-7-days-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardio 7 Days A Week: Is It A Safe Approach Or A Ticking Bomb For Your Health? (Based On Science)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\" >Cardio 7 Days A Week<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\" >Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Is_It_Safe_To_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\" >Is It Safe To Do Cardio 7 Days A Week?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Which_Type_Of_Cardio_Should_You_Do\" >Which Type Of Cardio Should You Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#What_Is_The_Ideal_Intensity_For_Daily_Cardio_Workouts\" >What Is The Ideal Intensity For Daily Cardio Workouts?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Can_You_Do_Too_Much_Cardio\" >Can You Do Too Much Cardio?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#What_Happens_If_You_Overdo_Cardio\" >What Happens If You Overdo Cardio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#How_To_Avoid_Overtraining\" >How To Avoid Overtraining?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week_For_Fat_Loss\" >Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week For Fat Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week_For_Muscle_Building\" >Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week For Muscle Building?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Cardio_Before_Or_After_Weights_To_Gain_Muscle\" >Cardio Before Or After Weights To Gain Muscle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#The_Right_Type_Of_Cardio_For_Muscle_Building\" >The Right Type Of Cardio For Muscle Building<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week_To_Stay_Healthy\" >Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week To Stay Healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week_If_Youre_60_And_Over\" >Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week If You\u2019re 60 And Over?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><\/span>Cardio 7 Days A Week<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health professionals typically recommend regular physical activity, particularly cardio\/aerobic exercise. So, you may wonder if you\u2019ll gain more by performing cardio 7 days a week.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it depends on safety considerations, your workout goals, and even your age. Exercising daily can make you susceptible to injury if performing high-intensity exercises. If you want to lose weight, you may gain more from fewer workouts per week than daily exercises. Similarly, muscle building programs work better with fewer cardio workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This in-depth article covers the intricate details that will help you decide whether or not to do cardio 7 days a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33431 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4920-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4920.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4920-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4920.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4920.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><\/span><b>Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-10\/PAG_ExecutiveSummary.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019ll notice that the recommended aerobic activities for adults don\u2019t give a specific number of days in a week for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-leg-workouts\/\">workouts<\/a>. That\u2019s different from the recommendations for muscle building activities which specifically mention 2 or more days in a week for adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that doesn\u2019t apply to children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans specifically recommended at least 3 days of aerobic exercise weekly for kids aged 6 to 17 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, one key recommendation applies to nearly everyone, including adults, children, women during pregnancy, and adults with chronic health conditions or disabilities. The recommendation is to spread out your aerobic activities throughout the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, should you do it every day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To figure that out, you\u2019ll need to evaluate the following aspects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/aerobic-exercise-at-home\/\">Aerobic Exercise At Home-Simple and Beneficial At-Home Aerobic Workouts<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29491 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"cardio 7 days a week\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Safe_To_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><\/span><b>Is It Safe To Do Cardio 7 Days A Week?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To answer the question, \u201cIs <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cardio\/\">cardio<\/a> 7 days a week bad or good?\u201d you need to evaluate the risk of injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This issue was analyzed in one study carried out by L. R. Gettman, M.L. Pollock, C. A. Milesis, L. Durstine, M. D. Bah, and R. B. Johnson (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/870782\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The 1977 study showed a higher incidence of injuries in test subjects who participated in jogging 5 days per week. This was contrasted to a lower injury rate for those who participated in jogging 1 or 3 days per week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means exercising daily would increase your risk of injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it also depends on your level of fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The researchers in the 1977 study made a recommendation that beginners should exercise for fewer days to avoid injuries. More experienced athletes or physically fit individuals are more resilient, hence, they may not experience as many injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, various other factors apply, based on the FITT (frequency, intensity, time, and type of workout) Principle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33429 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4922-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cardio 7 days a week\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4922.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4922-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4922.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4922-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4922.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Type_Of_Cardio_Should_You_Do\"><\/span><b>Which Type Of Cardio Should You Do?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of exercise you do may influence the intensity of your workout, which can determine the ideal frequency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, burpees exert more muscles on your body compared to a simple squat. Therefore, if you do more high-intensity burpees, you\u2019ll need more rest in-between workouts. That means a lower frequency of fewer workout sessions in a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want to work out every day, you should probably avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hiit\/\">high-intensity exercises<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of exercise will also affect the duration of your workout. You can achieve similar benefits by exercising for a shorter duration with higher intensity workouts as you would from a longer duration with lower intensity workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When thinking of cardio\/aerobic activities, you should realize that they include many more activities besides workouts. MedlinePlus, an online platform run by the United States National Library of Medicine, gives these suggestions of some aerobic activities you can do every day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002080.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pushing your kids on a swing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretch-routines-for-dancers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dancing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vacuuming<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yardwork<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33387 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4852-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cardio 7 days a week\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4852.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4852-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4852.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4852.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Ideal_Intensity_For_Daily_Cardio_Workouts\"><\/span><b>What Is The Ideal Intensity For Daily Cardio Workouts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to do cardio every day, you certainly must consider the intensity of your workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study revealed that athletes experience cardiac fatigue following marathons and ultra-marathons (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5407206\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Due to the high intensity of such aerobic activities, you\u2019ll need an extended period of rest, meaning that you can\u2019t do it daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, the same study found no signs of cardiac fatigue following most types of cardio workouts. Therefore, you are less likely to experience negative health effects when working out daily at lower intensities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is the ideal workout intensity?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the recommended guidelines by the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM), your workout intensity should be 60-85% of your maximum heart rate. The workout session should last between 20-60 minutes with a frequency of 3-5 times every week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsm.org\/read-research\/newsroom\/news-releases\/news-detail\/2018\/11\/12\/updated-physical-activity-guidelines-now-available\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that the maximum recommended frequency is 5 days per week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One reason why most workout guidelines don\u2019t recommend frequencies beyond 5 days is because of the precaution against doing too much cardio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29500 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe Cardio\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Do_Too_Much_Cardio\"><\/span><b>Can You Do Too Much Cardio?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you can work out every day, you should be cautious about doing too much cardio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body functions through cycles of activity and rest. Therefore, you must be careful about the way you set up your exercise program to get enough rest between workouts. You may desire quick results from your workouts, but your body can only do so much. If you\u2019re not aware of your physical state, you may over-exert yourself without knowing, or you may only realize the negative effects of too much physical exertion after a long period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the signs to look out for in case you overdo it unknowingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Overdo_Cardio\"><\/span><b>What Happens If You Overdo Cardio?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your goal is to achieve the highest level of physical fitness, you must continually \u201clisten\u201d to your body. Being aware of how your body works will help you identify anomalies that are clear signs of over-exercising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some key signs of too much exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000807.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Inability to perform at your usual level:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you find that your performance is falling despite working out more, it\u2019s probably time to re-evaluate your workouts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>You need longer rest periods and feel tired:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This shows that your body is overworked and needs rest so you can feel rejuvenated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>You are feeling depressed or irritable, losing motivation, and having mood swings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your emotional state can be a useful sign of an underlying physical issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Inability to sleep:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exercise affects various physiological functions in your body and can cause such instances of insomnia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sore muscles, overuse injuries, and a feeling of heavy limbs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a clear sign of physical issues that you should address as soon as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Weight loss:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re burning more calories in your workouts than what you\u2019re consuming, you\u2019ll likely end up losing weight. This would be counterproductive if your goal is to build muscle mass.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Women stop having periods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Too much exercise can affect the hormones in one&#8217;s body, which affects women&#8217;s periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscular-endurance-exercises\/\">Muscular Endurance Exercises: Get in Fighting Shape With These Muscle-Blasting Moves<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29499 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"cardio 7 days a week\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Avoid_Overtraining\"><\/span><b>How To Avoid Overtraining?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how can you do cardio everyday without overtraining?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, if you find that you\u2019re already experiencing the signs of overtraining, you need to cut back on exercise immediately. You may even need to rest completely for 1-2 weeks. Your body will typically recover after resting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you still feel tired after the rest period, you need to see a doctor. Your doctor can help you decide when and how to safely resume exercising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid overtraining in the first place, here are important strategies to adapt:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Eat enough calories:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The intensity of any workouts you do should match the number of calories you take. This will ensure that you don\u2019t take too much or too little calories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Decrease workouts before competitions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Competitions are typically high-intensity sessions; therefore, it\u2019s wise not to participate in other high-intensity activities beforehand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\">Drink enough water<\/a> during workouts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Being adequately hydrated will help your body to function optimally, which prevents unnecessary exhaustion or injuries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get enough sleep at night:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take full advantage of the night-time by sleeping for at least 8 hours, which helps your body recover from the day\u2019s workout.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Avoid exercising in extreme temperatures:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Too much heat or cold can put added pressure on your body. This can affect your performance and ability to recover quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31679 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"cardio 7 days a week\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/8-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week_For_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><b>Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week For Fat Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a cardio 7 days a week fat loss program can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-80-pounds-in-2-months\/\">lose weight<\/a>. However, it depends on the intensity of the workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprisingly, a study published in the American Physiological Society Journal showed that a daily cardio program with lower intensity workouts was more effective than high-intensity workouts. In the study, overweight men who exercised for 30 minutes daily lost more weight than those who exercised for 60 minutes daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpregu.00141.2012\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although that seems counterintuitive, there are good reasons why.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One reason stated by researcher Mads Rosenkilde (PhD student at the University of Copenhagen) is that a 30-minute workout appears more doable than a 60-minute workout. This gives you more motivation to workout and energizes you to perform more physical activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the 30-minute workout, you\u2019ll likely have extra energy to be physically active throughout the day. In comparison, you may feel tired and choose to relax after the 60-minute workout. Additionally, you\u2019ll probably eat more due to a stronger appetite caused by longer workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, is it cool to do cardio for an hour a day 7 days a week for weight loss?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the research, 1 hour of cardio 7 days a week is less effective compared to 30 minutes of cardio 7 days a week. That conclusively answers the question, \u201cWill 30 minutes of cardio 7 days a week help me lose weight?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make it even more effective by doing both cardio and weight training for weight loss 7 days a week. This combination will not only reduce body fat but also build muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3544497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29497 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"running\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/9-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week_For_Muscle_Building\"><\/span><b>Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week For Muscle Building?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio is typically associated with weight loss, but it can also help with muscle building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you do aerobic exercises, you\u2019ll cut down fat in your body, which will help you have a better muscle definition. Moreover, a study on the effect of aerobic activity on young and old men found that cardio improves muscle size too (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3524668\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, you must do it right to gain those benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing cardio every day may not be the best way to help you build muscle. That\u2019s simply because a muscle-building program requires a greater focus on strength training compared to aerobic exercises. Increased frequency and duration of cardio workouts can also negatively affect your muscle-building goals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22002517\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although cardio doesn\u2019t prevent muscle gain, it can cause a slowing down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you include more than 3 cardio sessions per week of 20-30 minutes workout, you\u2019ll likely experience slower muscle-building progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that being said, you shouldn\u2019t completely eliminate cardio from your muscle-building program, but learn how to incorporate it properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29496 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"1 hour of cardio\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cardio_Before_Or_After_Weights_To_Gain_Muscle\"><\/span><b>Cardio Before Or After Weights To Gain Muscle<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing cardio before or after strength training can have a major difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2016 study found that a 20-minute cardio session before strength training led to participants performing fewer reps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2016\/10000\/Acute_Resistance_Exercise_Performance_Is.1.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Aerobic exercises tire your muscles, making it hard to perform at the highest possible level. Therefore, it\u2019s better to do cardio after weight training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cardio session can be a useful cooldown workout. It will gradually restore your body to its normal state so you can get back to your daily activities. The cardio sessions will also stretch out your muscles, helping restore flexibility and enhancing recovery after workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better still, schedule the cardio sessions on a separate day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a significant benefit to gain from doing cardio on a separate day. You might benefit from a two-fold increase in bicep growth, as seen in a 2017 study published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5592291\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31544 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4255-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cardio 7 days a week\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4255.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4255-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4255.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4255-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4255.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Right_Type_Of_Cardio_For_Muscle_Building\"><\/span><b>The Right Type Of Cardio For Muscle Building<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One more consideration you should make is the type of cardio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since your muscles need to rest after a weight training workout, the cardio you perform after strength training should not further exert the same muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, after doing leg press workouts, you shouldn\u2019t follow it up with jogging exercises. That will further exert your leg muscles. You can instead do upper body sprints that imitate your arm movements when running, but the workout is done while seated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, consider the workout intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-impact cardio may not be good for your muscle-building program. High-impact cardio activates most of the muscles in your body which further exerts those muscles that should be recovering after weight training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some high-impact cardio workouts to avoid include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Jumping rope:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Targets your quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, deltoids, abdominals, and forearms. Boosts your agility, balance, and hand-to-eye coordination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Jogging in place:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Activates your glutes, hip flexors, and hamstrings. Improves your endurance while boosting cardiorespiratory fitness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Jumping jacks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exerts almost all muscles in your body, including triceps, biceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, lats, chest muscles, quads, and abdominals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Side to side jumping lunges:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Engages your quads, glutes, inner thighs, and outer thighs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Burpees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Activates your entire body by exerting your quads, hamstrings, glutes, arms, chest, and abs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31447 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4262-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cardiovascular endurance exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4262.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4262-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4262.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4262.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, try out some of these low-impact\/non-weight-bearing cardio workouts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cycling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mainly targets your quadriceps and hamstrings, as well as your calf muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>TRX: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different variations of workouts target different body parts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Rollerblading:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chiefly activates your hips, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Swimming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Due to the buoyancy in water, swimming doesn\u2019t require as much effort as land-based workouts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week_To_Stay_Healthy\"><\/span><b>Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week To Stay Healthy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For someone who simply wants to stay healthy, it\u2019s not necessary to do cardio every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., co-director of the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, you won\u2019t gain any clear advantage from having more frequent cardio sessions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/aerobic-exercise\/faq-20058561\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In fact, you can do 5-minute walks throughout the day and gain the accumulated health benefits similar to doing a single 20-minute workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important thing is to have a physically active lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For healthy adults, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate cardio every week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/our-work\/physical-activity\/current-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can shorten the workout duration by doing 75 minutes of high-intensity cardio. That will have the same effect as the moderate-intensity workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of moderate aerobic workouts include brisk walking and swimming. On the other hand, you can get a high-intensity workout from running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you can space out your workouts throughout the week, aim for a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate cardio in a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29493 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"cardio 7 days a week\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Do_Cardio_7_Days_A_Week_If_Youre_60_And_Over\"><\/span><b>Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week If You\u2019re 60 And Over?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you get older, your muscles, bones, and other body tissues may experience reduced functionality. This may affect your ability to exercise. It will also limit the benefits you get from workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, should you do cardio 7 days a week if you&#8217;re 60 and over? Adults who have reached the said age need to consider the cost vs. benefit aspects to figure that out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising daily may mean less time for your muscles to recover, which is counterproductive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, a 2013 study found that you may not gain extra benefits from a higher frequency workout schedule (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4066209\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The study compared the improvement in muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness in women above 60 years of age. Separate groups had a 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day workout schedule per week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, a daily workout schedule isn\u2019t necessary for elderly people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, follow the World Health Organization\u2019s recommended physical activity guide for adults aged 65 years and above (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/dietphysicalactivity\/factsheet_olderadults\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week (or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio per week).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your cardio sessions should be a minimum of 10 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have poor mobility, perform workouts to enhance balance at least 3 days per week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot perform the recommended workouts due to health conditions, try to be as physically active as you can.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, you need to evaluate the potential cost and benefit of doing cardio 7 days a week, based on your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out every day may be beneficial for one person and detrimental to someone else. You just need to figure out your personal goals, your physical ability, and how to design an appropriate workout program.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2016\/10000\/Acute_Resistance_Exercise_Performance_Is.1.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute Resistance Exercise Performance Is Negatively Impacted by Prior Aerobic Endurance Exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, journals.lww.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3524668\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic exercise training induces skeletal muscle hypertrophy and age-dependent adaptations in myofiber function in young and older men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000807.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you getting too much exercise?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpregu.00141.2012\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body fat loss and compensatory mechanisms in response to different doses of aerobic exercise\u2014a randomized controlled trial in overweight sedentary males<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, journals.physiology.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22002517\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concurrent Training: A Meta-Analysis Examining Interference of Aerobic and Resistance Exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/our-work\/physical-activity\/current-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., health.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3544497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of aerobic and\/or resistance training on body mass and fat mass in overweight or obese adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/870782\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of Frequency and Duration of Training on Attrition and Incidence of Injury<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1977, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002080.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise and age<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4066209\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency of Combined Resistance and Aerobic Training in Older Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5592291\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate Intensity Cycling Exercise after Upper Extremity Resistance Training Interferes Response to Muscle Hypertrophy but Not Strength Gains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/dietphysicalactivity\/factsheet_olderadults\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Activity and Older Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., who.int)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-10\/PAG_ExecutiveSummary.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans 2nd edition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., health.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5407206\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cardiovascular system after exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsm.org\/read-research\/newsroom\/news-releases\/news-detail\/2018\/11\/12\/updated-physical-activity-guidelines-now-available\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated Physical Activity Guidelines Now Available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, acsm.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/expert-answers\/aerobic-exercise\/faq-20058561\">Which is better \u2014 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day or one hour of aerobic exercise three times a week?<\/a> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardio 7 Days A Week Health professionals typically recommend regular physical activity, particularly cardio\/aerobic exercise. So, you may wonder if you\u2019ll gain more by performing cardio 7 days a week. Well, it depends on safety considerations, your workout goals, and even your age. Exercising daily can make you susceptible to injury if performing high-intensity exercises. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10417,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"coauthors":[100,45],"class_list":["post-7151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cardio-workouts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cardio 7 Days A Week: Is It A Safe Approach Or A Ticking Bomb For Your Health? 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(Based On Science)","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/"},"wordCount":3130,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cardio-7-Days-A-Week.jpg","articleSection":["Cardio Workouts"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Cardio 7 Days A Week<\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health professionals typically recommend regular physical activity, particularly cardio\/aerobic exercise. So, you may wonder if you\u2019ll gain more by performing cardio 7 days a week.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it depends on safety considerations, your workout goals, and even your age. Exercising daily can make you susceptible to injury if performing high-intensity exercises. If you want to lose weight, you may gain more from fewer workouts per week than daily exercises. Similarly, muscle building programs work better with fewer cardio workouts.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This in-depth article covers the intricate details that will help you decide whether or not to do cardio 7 days a week.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cardio_7_Days_A_Week\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33431 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4920-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Should You Do Cardio 7 Days A Week?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-10\/PAG_ExecutiveSummary.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019ll notice that the recommended aerobic activities for adults don\u2019t give a specific number of days in a week for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-leg-workouts\/\">workouts<\/a>. That\u2019s different from the recommendations for muscle building activities which specifically mention 2 or more days in a week for adults.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that doesn\u2019t apply to children.<\/s ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/cardio-7-days-a-week\/","name":"Cardio 7 Days A Week: Is It A Safe Approach Or A Ticking Bomb For Your Health? 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