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Cardio for Strength Training Clients: Keep It Simple
A balanced approach to conditioning that doesn’t sabotage recovery. Examples: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin.
This article is tailored for New Zealand and nearby searches (including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, and Palmerston North).
If strength is your goal, cardio should support it.
Simple approach
- 1–2 short interval sessions per week OR
- 2–3 low‑intensity sessions (walk, bike, incline treadmill)
Use cardio to improve work capacity and health without crushing your legs.
Rules of thumb
- Put hard cardio away from heavy leg days when possible.
- Keep intervals short and crisp (don’t turn them into a grind).
- Low-intensity cardio should feel like you could hold a conversation.
If recovery drops, reduce duration first—don’t remove cardio entirely.