13 Ways One Type of Exercise Is the Closest Thing to a Miracle Drug We Have | Thrive Global

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The right type of running can in your efforts toward building muscle.

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It was initially believed that when it comes to building muscle, cardio paled in comparison to exercises like resistance training, which are designed to help you gain strength. But a recent review of 14 studies published in the journal Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews found that on average, men who did 45 minutes of moderate to intense cardio 4 days a week saw a 5%-6% increase in leg muscle size."Aerobic exercise, if done properly, can lead to as much muscle growth as you'd expect with resistance exerc

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