{"id":43443,"date":"2021-08-11T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/hybrid-cardio\/"},"modified":"2021-08-11T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T01:00:00","slug":"hybrid-cardio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/discover\/hybrid-cardio\/","title":{"rendered":"What is hybrid cardio & what makes it better than traditional cardio?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Breathing increases, heart rate goes up. <\/strong>That\u2019s the basic definition of cardio – the one we know and love (or, sometimes, maybe, we don\u2019t). But whether it\u2019s your favorite way to workout or not so much, there\u2019s one thing we can all agree on. It works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From running<\/a> to bike rides<\/a>, climbing<\/a> to circuit training, cardio exercises make for a healthier, stronger, more efficient body. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what next? In the world of fitness, we\u2019ve spent decades trying to find every shortcut, every class, every funky, fun way of working out. The key is to focus on functional movements<\/strong> – the natural, science-backed way of increasing endurance, strength and flexibility. Enter, hybrid cardio.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is hybrid cardio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, hybrid cardio is a style of training that builds aerobic conditioning, strength, endurance and sport skills – all at the same time.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s done with smart programming: laser-like attention to goals, schedules, fitness, rest periods and nutrition. Think slow long-distance runs one week versus super-fast sprints the next. Powerlifting, while building up the endurance<\/a> to run a half-marathon. Putting on muscles while boosting your general aerobic conditioning at the same time. It can all be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 benefits of hybrid cardio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. It\u2019s human nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Life doesn’t work in linear. It\u2019s a combination of opposites – fast and slow, hard and soft, light and heavy, high and low – and your training regime needs to be too. Hybrid cardio reflects the EVO philosophy<\/a>: that you\u2019re only as fit as your ability to adapt and respond to the environment. <\/strong>With an ever-changing workout regime, your body will react, grow and tone the way it\u2019s designed to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. It\u2019s limitless <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re prone to boredom with your exercise regime,<\/a> hybrid cardio is your savior. Face it – would you rather slog it out on a treadmill<\/a> week in, week out, or mix it up with an ever-changing workout menu of playful exercise? Whether you\u2019re slamming a medicine ball<\/a> off the ground, climbing Swedish ladders<\/a> or taking a spin bike for a whirl, there\u2019s no room for monotony at EVO (take one look at our range of hybrid cardio equipment<\/a> and you\u2019ll see why).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. It\u2019s constantly changing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Push, pull. Heavy, light. Fast, slow. The opposing elements of hybrid cardio confuse your muscles and leaves your body constantly guessing what\u2019s happening next.<\/strong> This means it won\u2019t have the chance to adapt to a style, reaching peak performance and rendering it less effective. As a rule of thumb, you should switch up your training methods and regime every three to four weeks.<\/strong> Hybrid cardio makes it easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. It\u2019s a time-saver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Busy lifestyles can get in the way of working out – in fact, exercise is the first thing that usually suffers. By delving into a wide spectrum of workout styles and methods, you can combine multiple workouts into a single workout or even a single exercise. Even better, you can increase the intensity, pump up your heart faster and shed more calories in less time. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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