Is ‘Cozy Cardio’ as Effective as High-Intensity Workouts?

About this episode

This episode explores the effectiveness of cozy cardio compared to high-intensity workouts for heart health.

In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Jessica Hennessey, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, to explore the popular trend of cozy cardio—movement done at home in a comfortable, accessible setting—and whether low impact workouts can benefit heart health as much as high intensity routines.

People in this episode

Host: Courtney Allison

Guest: Dr. Jessica Hennessey

Topics covered

• cozy cardio
• heart health
• low impact workouts
• high intensity workouts
• exercise trends

Keywords

• cozy cardio
• heart health
• low impact workouts
• high intensity workouts
• exercise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia

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