16: Cardio vs. Strength- Redefining Your Shape with Jen McCamish
In this podcast, my friend and fitness expert Jennifer McCamish is joining me to chat about all things fitness. We discuss everything from her 4 years as a Rockette to the best exercises to redefine your shape!
EPISODE 16: CARDIO VS. STRENGTH- REDEFINING YOUR SHAPE
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Welcome & Intro
(01:00) Introducing Jennifer McCamish of Dancers Shape
(06:05) Why we need a combo of strength + cardio for optimum body composition
Why you prefer one or the other
Depends on your innate balance of fast-twitch muscle fibers (prefer cardio) vs. slow-twitch muscle fibers (prefer strength)
Cardio
Ways to incorporate cardio
Cardio can be a lever- it doesnât always need to be a âfull outâ sprint. Just do whatâs right for you.
If you have a desk job, get up and walk around as much as you can.
How the body responds to cardio
Helps burn excess energy
Improves lung capacity and keeps the heart healthy
Endorphin production- ârunnerâs highâ
High impact on the body!
Strength
Ways to incorporate strength training
Yoga
Pilates- Can do mat pilates, doesnât require machines.
Do squats or lunges throughout the day!
How the body responds to strength training
Burns more calories throughout the day without doing anything
The higher the muscle mass, the higher the metabolism.
Changes your aesthetic look- tones and shapes the muscles.
Increases bone density.
Allows you to have longevity in your fitness routine by preventing injury and improving posture.
(27:00) Why I tell my daughter Blair to âQueen Upâ when sheâs slouching.
(33:50) The best forms of strength training
Jen uses Pilates among other modalities at her fitness studio, Dancers Shape.
Is body weight or lifting weight for training better?
When you lift weights, you are usually targeting one muscle group.
When you do bodyweight exercises or functional movements, you are strengthening the entire body, especially your core muscles
You really need to do both!
(36:10) How to prevent plateaus
Macronutrient variation (higher fats and low carbs one day, then higher carbs and lower fat the next day) keeps our body guessing, and so does varying our different types of movement!
Variety also helps us stay engaged with our exercise.
(37:00) Why weight training is especially important for women
Helps maintain healthy BMI which reduces stress on the joints
Helps build bone mass which prevents/slows down osteoporosis
Why calcium supplementation generally isnât the best idea:
Not having enough calcium is generally not the issue, Itâs that we lack the cofactors for calcium absorption and that tell the calcium where to go in our bodies (the bones, not the arteries!)
Vitamin D3 & K2 supplements are what I generally recommend to keep the bones healthy and prevent unnecessary deposition of calcium in the arteries.
(43:00) Movements that give you the biggest âbang for your buckâ
Plank
Remember to soften your elbows and not lock them out. Keep that low back lifted.
Lunges with weights in your hands (gets lower body & upper body at once)
HIIT or high-intensity interval training
Chelseaâs favorite: sprints!
(48:20) Post-workout muscle soreness
How long is it normal to be sore?
A few days, if it exceeds that timeframe itâs likely you overdid it.
(61:58) Anchor Questions
What is your anchor meal?
Baked fish (salmon, cod, tuna), sauteed red peppers and onions, and sweet potato.
What is your anchor verse?
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
(63:57) Connect with Jen
If youâre local to Austin, join Jen for a class at Dancers Shape.
Jenâs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenmccamish/
Dancers Shape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancersshape/
Email Jen: jennifer@dancersshape.com
(66:00) Outro & Disclaimer
Thanks for listening! Have a healthy and blessed week!