Traditionally, aerobic exercise, or "cardio," such as walking, biking, swimming, or running, was thought to be the best way to increase cardiovascular health. But recently, the American Heart Association (AHA) updated its recommendations to add that resistance training (any workout that strengthens your muscles) could do just as much for the heart and blood vessels as a brisk jog.

Applied exercise science assistant professor Abbi Lane, who served as the vice chair of the AHA's writing group for this paper, shared more details with WDIV, just in time for American Heart Month.

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