To maintain a healthy life, you need to exercise regularly. Aerobic exercise and strength training should also be appropriately combined.

 

Cardio vs. strength... if you had to choose just one?

 

On the Comedy.com YouTube channel 'Gna-ma,' Nurse Pyo In-bong hosted a discussion with Professor Kim Sun-wook from Bundang Seoul National University Hospital, Pharmacist Min Jae-won, and Trainer Arnold Hong about aerobic and strength exercises. They were asked to choose only one type of exercise—either aerobic or strength—and which would be the better option.

 

Pharmacist Min Jae-won, who has extensive experience with exercise, recommended strength training. Mr. Min said, "From my experience, continuing with exercise makes strength training more effective," and "Even just strength training can help you lose weight and build muscle."

Trainer Arnold Hong also said, "I think the more developed countries do more muscle training," and "Having more muscle can help prevent injuries such as broken bones if you fall during winter." Unlike the two experts, Professor Kim Sun-wook argued that aerobic exercise is important. He explained, "Aerobic exercise helps improve cardiovascular endurance and can reduce body fat and visceral fat."

 

What kind of exercise should people in their 40s to 60s with high body fat percentage start with?

 

However, if you are middle-aged or older, the story is different. When choosing a single exercise method for those in their 40s to 60s with high body fat percentage, even expert opinions have changed compared to typical situations.

 

Trainer Arnold Hong, who previously recommended starting with strength training, suggested cardio exercise, saying, "If you have a lot of body fat, the inflammatory response worsens, and strength training can lead to severe swelling."

The pharmacist explained that it is even more important for middle-aged and older adults to build muscle.

 

Pharmacist Min said, "As you get older, you need to do more strength training," and added, "If blood circulation is needed, such as in dementia, aerobic exercise can be helpful, but strength training is also important."

Professor Kim, who emphasized the importance of aerobic exercise, suggested that middle-aged and older adults with high body fat percentages should focus on strength training. Professor Kim stated, "Strength training can burn more calories than aerobic exercise," and added, "For very obese individuals, exercising for a long time can have a short-term negative impact on cardiovascular function."

 

There was also a common opinion among the three experts. It is more important to set appropriate exercise goals based on your health and physical condition rather than stubbornly sticking to a specific exercise method. You should also be cautious, as exercising recklessly and excessively can lead to side effects.

For more detailed information, please check the episode 'Aerobic Exercise vs. Strength Training' on the Comedy.com YouTube channel 'GnaMa'.

 

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The need to exercise varies depending on age group.

It seems to be different.

Strength training becomes essential after your 40s

 

Swelling from strength training?

In this case, since you don't know, aerobic exercise is recommended.