Aerobic + Resistance = Gold

Why choose when you can have both? BASES says mixing aerobic (walking, cycling) and resistance (bands, weights) is cardiac rehab gold. Aim for 150 minutes weekly of cardio—brisk enough to chat, not sing—plus two strength days (8-12 reps, moderate effort). Aerobic boosts heart efficiency; resistance builds muscle to burn fat and steady sugar. Together, they cut heart risk by 30%, per studies. Try this: 20-minute walk, then 10 squats and curls. Warm up, cool down—5 minutes each. Baechle says variety keeps you hooked. Your heart’s getting a full workout—stronger, fitter, happier every session!

Source: BASES – "Exercise Physiology Guidelines"

Link: https://www.bases.org.uk/spage-resources-exercise_prescription_guidelines.html