It’s no secret that the fitness industry is divided between cardio and lifting camps. And to be honest, you are made to pick a side quickly. While you might not be asked to sign a paper, it is how the fitness communities are structured. You’ll have to pick one modality if you want to feel like you ‘belong.’

As a veteran personal trainer with almost two decades in the industry, this situation pains me deeply.

The truth is that most people are not good at balancing cardio and lifting. They think that doing too much cardio can lead to muscle and strength loss, whereas primarily lifting weights will make you muscle-bound.

There is a happy middle ground that most people are never able to achieve. It’s called Zone 2 + lifts .

This training method is gaining traction with the rise of the h

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