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I am in my 30s, and i run up hills and use the stairmaster every other day. in addition to this exercise, should i do lower body weight training, if so which days? weight training is recommended for health, but not everyday so the muscles recover.

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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Weight training: Weight training twice a week with lighter cardio workouts on those days as your schedule and time permits.

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Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

I am in my 30s, and i run up hills and use the stairmaster every other day. in addition to this exercise, should i do lower body weight training, if so which days? weight training is recommended for health, but not everyday so the muscles recover.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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