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Cardio and Muscle Building at Switch the Gym
At Switch the Gym, everything is focused on efficient, goal-oriented workouts that make you stronger, both physically and mentally. However, many members wonder: “Is cardio only good for fat loss, or does it also support muscle growth?”
In this blog, we explain how cardio fits into a muscle-building program and how you can make the most of it using the Switch approach.
Cardio at Switch
At Switch the Gym, we use short, high intensity intervals, such as sprinting or strength exercises, alternated with brief recovery periods.
This training method is efficient, challenging, and designed to deliver results quickly.
Cardio at Switch the Gym is much more than a standard circuit workout. Our cardio and strength combinations are scientifically designed and tailored to your fitness level, with every session focused on helping you make continuous progress. You can expect:
Daily changing workout blocks
New exercises every day
Active recovery periods
A variety of training loads, from bodyweight movements to functional equipment and heavy weights
Personal coaching from our trainers, ensuring that every HIIT session is more than just breaking a sweat. It is goal driven training designed to help you achieve real results.
Can You Build Muscle with Cardio?
The short answer is yes. You can build muscle just as effectively as you would in a traditional gym.
Muscle growth is all about progressive overload. This means your muscles need to be challenged with increasing resistance over time. Keep pushing yourself by gradually increasing the weights and making your workouts more demanding.
Challenge yourself by increasing the weight whenever possible.
Control your tempo. Performing each repetition more slowly increases time under tension, which can support muscle growth.
Aim to complete the target number of repetitions with proper form while continuing to challenge yourself.
The Benefits of High Intensity Cardio for Muscle Building at Switch the Gym
Afterburn effect: Due to the intensity of the workout, your body continues to burn calories even after training.
Activation of type 2 muscle fibers: Essential for developing explosive strength and power.
Time efficient: In just 55 minutes, you combine strength training, cardio, and mobility.
Hormonal boost: The combination of cardio and strength training can support your body’s natural production of growth hormone and testosterone, which are important for recovery and muscle growth.
Often made mistakes
❌ Training too often without enough recovery
✅ At Switch, we help you with proper periodization, including rest and mobility.❌ No focus on nutrition
✅ Our coaches advise you on protein intake and recovery, because without the right building blocks, you cannot build muscle.❌ Training without resistance
✅ Our cardio sessions always include forms of resistance training using kettlebells, dumbbells, or your own body weight.