Nairobi, May 23 -- For the longest time, gym culture has pushed people into two camps: cardio lovers who spend hours on the treadmill chasing weight loss, and strength-training enthusiasts lifting heavy weights in pursuit of muscle and aesthetic appeal.

Fitness coach William Kitau says the body needs both.

"Fitness has different components. Cardio is one of them, strength training is another. If you want to get a healthy body, you need both, there is no excuse," he says.

Although it sounds simple, this remains one of the biggest misconceptions in gyms today. Many assume that if they are lifting weights, cardio becomes unnecessary. Others believe endless cardio is the fastest route to fat loss and avoid weights altogether for fear of be...