Metabolic conditioning, known as Metcon, is the best way to get cardio and strength training.

Here’s how to put together a Metcon workout of your own.

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Metcon workouts, which are one of the best ways to give your body exactly what it needs.

What is a Metcon workout?

Metcon has been around for a while, but has become increasingly popular with the rise of CrossFit.

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The benefits of a Metcon workout

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But, he cautions, thereisa such thing as too much of a good thing.

With Metcon, if you do it too frequently youll start losing overall endurance and strength, he says.

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You might inadvertently be limiting your range by overemphasizing one muscle group while ignoring another, says Song.

According to Dr. Harrison, a well-rounded routine should include each of the following:

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An aerobic component

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A gymnastic component

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A continuous weighted component

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