2 Strength Training Secrets for Cardio Bunnies

Attention all cardio bunnies.

Yes, you, the cardio queen on hour 2 of elliptical training and a Real Housewives of New Jersey marathon.

I’ve got something to tell you. There’s another world out there that can give you the body you want in a fraction of the time.

It’s time to hit the weights.

The weight room floor is a strange, unknown place to many women. That doesn’t mean you need to fear it! Let me shed some light on 8 strength training secrets that every cardio bunny needs to know.

This article isn’t for women training hard for a marathon – keep doing your thing! This is for women who are logging too many hours on cardio machines because they think it’s the only way to lose weight. If you're not absolutely passionate about steady-state cardio, read on for a better alternative.

2. YOU CAN'T OUT-ELLIPTICAL A BAD DIET

Take an honest assessment of your approach to cardio. Are you just staring at the calorie counter on the machine console? Spoiler alert: it’s probably not accurate anyway.

If you’re just trying to outspin a week’s worth of cocktails and cupcakes, then you’re in for some bad news. It doesn’t work like that.

This just creates an unhealthy mental cycle of punishing yourself with exercise for “bad” eating. You don’t want to start down that path – trust me.

At the end of the day, exercise should help you feel good and get healthy.