It turns out, science backs this way of training, too, to an extent. Sports scientist and PT at Metrix, Toby Spooner, says this mix of exercises will โenhance overall fitness because itโs stimulating both cardiovascular and muscular systemsโ. So, itโs not just in my head that itโs working for me. Samantha Cubbins, lifting club manager at Gymshark says such a varied fitness program means different parts of the body are pushed. โAerobic exercises improve heart health and lung capacity, while strength training boosts muscle mass and metabolism,โ she says. โFlexibility exercises enhance range of motion and prevent injuries, and balance exercises help improve stability. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) burns fat and boosts endurance, while functional training mimics real-life movements to improve daily strength.โ This all together will improve overall fitness, Cubbins says, as well as preventing boredom.ย
