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Anonymous
the reason they always pair cardio with strength training is to offset the muscle loss.
you don't have to be at peak physical shape to start strength training. but you do have to have good blood pressure.
make sure your systolic is always below 130, that you don't have highblood pressure before you start weights because theres always a threat of stroke or heart attack when you lift, and thats when you're healthy and normal.
I have HBP but I take meds for it and I always make sure that my BP is below 130.
even if you start light, like with a good set with all compound lifts with just a pair of dumbbells, it will go a long way to offsetting any muscle loss you get from cardio.
you won't get big, but the point is you won't lose lean muscle mass, you'll gain whatever you lose and that will help with the weight loss and keeping your metabolism up.
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