5 Ways to Add Strength Training in Your Cardio Exercises

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by Angelique Borja

Strength training goes a long way in terms of supporting bone health, making aerobic exercise more productive, preventing injury, and facilitating healthy aging. It's important to build muscle even if you're not interested in looking ripped. Lifting weights helps the body build and maintain muscle mass through late life.

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With so much health benefits in the long run, start your weight training journey at home with the help of these items.

11-Piece Resistance Band

Promote good form, balance, and focus with this 11-piece resistance band. It works every muscle group as it increases strength, helps build muscles, and burns fat. A set of resistance bands is a cost effective and great alternative to gym equipment. The set comes with two handles, two foot rings, one door buckle, one tote bag, and five pull roper.

Buy it from Shopee for only PHP127 (Original Price: PHP600).

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Adjustable Kettlebells

A kettlebell is an all-in-one total body conditioning tool that improves core strength and stability, enhances body awareness & coordination, and builds lean muscle. It’s a great alternative for non-running cardio activity. Perfect for home gyms, save space with this 7-in-1 kettlebell with increments of 5lb, 7.5lb, 10lb, 12.5lb, and 15lb 17.5lb 20lb.

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TRY Iron Sand Bag Ankle and Wrist Weights

A pair of sand bag weights for ankle and wrists helps improve muscle tone, balance, coordination, and core strength. It’s made of durable polyester and nylon with sand-filled weights. It has double straps with adjustable Velcro closures to ensure a comfortable and secure fit.

Buy it from Shopee for only PHP129/1kg (Original Price: PHP299).

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MANILA ATHLETICA Good Grip Weighted Jump Rope

A weighted jump rope has additional weight in the handles and is best suited for advanced jump ropers or those looking to improve their strength-training.

Buy it from Shopee for only PHP138 (Original Price: PHP699).

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TRY Dumbbells

Step up your at-home workout with a weights set. These durable hand weights are the perfect addition to aerobics and step workouts, as well as any standard strength training with weights for added intensity and resistance. These non-slip dumbbells are coated with color-coded vinyl and are easy on floors. The vinyl coating helps to protect dumbbells from wear and tear over time.

Buy it from Shopee starting at PHP229/1kg (Original Price: PHP249).

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