Lets admit it—when the workout includes barbells, dumbbells, and a variety of movements, it feels more fun. The energy, the lifts, the challenge—it’s exciting. But then you see a 5k run, or a workout that’s just the rower, ski erg, and assault bike… and suddenly, your excitement drops a bit.
We get it. It doesn’t look as “sexy” on paper.
But what if you shifted your mindset?
Those purely aerobic (or more accurately, anaerobic threshold) workouts are powerful. They test your engine, build your mental grit, and—surprise—they actually help you recover faster from lifting days. Here’s how:
• Improves cardiovascular capacity (so you can recover between lifts and rounds)
• Increases lactate threshold, meaning you can push harder, longer
• Boosts fat metabolism and helps with body composition
• Promotes active recovery and supports overall performance
• Strengthens mental resilience (because yes, pushing through 30 mins on the erg is mental toughness)
Next time you see a monostructural day, don’t dread it—attack it. That bike or rower might just be the thing that makes you stronger for everything else.
What’s your least favourite workout style that you know you need more of?
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