Modern Wellness Podcast

#148 Soft Cardio, Fitness Travel & Burnout is Back

Modern Wellness Podcast

Show Notes

First up, the team look at the rise in “Soft Cardio”, which is the latest trend in fitness but Zone 2 cardio has been a thing for a while. Simply put it’s cardio performed at a moderate intensity , where your heart rate rises but you do not become breathless. Good for improving your endurance, burning fat, and keeping your heart healthy , without breaking down muscles or compromising recovery.

Then the team turn to Burnout, as The Guardian report that it’s yet again on the rise, with over 75% of people experiencing it. Read more here.

And lastly, Sammi is looking at the rise of using fitness as an excuse to travel. Have you headed abroad for a race or event? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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