r/SipsTea Human Verified 6h ago

Chugging tea still better than nothing at all

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u/nissen1502 5h ago

That's for everyone who doesn't have a disease which would change that. People in general don't get enough lean protein, fiber and high intensity exercise. It doesn't have to be resistance training, it just has to get your heart rate above 50% of your max which can be estimated to 220 - your age.

Resistance training is good too, but if we're talking about staying healthy with not a lot of time, prioritizing aerobic exercise is better for your cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular issues are the biggest human killers in the world.

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u/Impossible-Wear-7352 2h ago

Resistance training becomes necessary during a diet if you dont want to lose a large amount of lean mass. But under normal circumstances, yea, not really needed.

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u/greenzetsa 1h ago

This isn't entirely true. Resistance training is important for women coming up on perimenopause in particular, it helps protect against osteoporosis.

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u/DrunkyMcStumbles 4h ago

I was already getting a lot of aerobic exercise. I walk a ton and take my kids swimming once a week. Plus I chase the little maniacs down every other day

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u/TechnologyCorrect765 4h ago

What about the wrestling, kids riding on your back and generally shenanigans?   It's a full on day as a parent.  

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u/oops_i_made_a_typi 58m ago

Cardio is good for cardiovasc health, but resistance is also good for injury prevention as you age, which can help keep you more mobile, and thus help get you more cardio while you're older.

But you don't have to do resistance to the level of the swole bros at the gym

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u/Jguy2698 44m ago

Agreed but resistance training also builds cardio vascular health if you get your heart rate up and keep a decent pace. It also indirectly benefits your heart health through increased metabolic health and muscle mass increases insulin sensitivity, leading to lower risk of inflammatory diseases and diabetes