Cardio activity has great benefits for heart health, fitness, our mood, and the expenditure of calories. However, it is an old fashioned and outdated idea that relying on cardio alone for fat loss is the most effective approach.
Research consistently shows reports that combining:
Strength training
Good nutrition
Daily movement AND Appropriate cardiovascular exercise is far more effective for our long-term body composition and health than hours of “pure cardio” alone.
Resistance training helps preserve and build lean muscle tissue, which supports metabolism and overall strength as you lose body fat.
Excessive cardio without enough strength work can sometimes lead to muscle loss alongside fat loss.
We often become fixated on becoming lighter but really our goal should be to become stronger, healthier, and more functional.
As a qualified and experienced fitness professional, I always encourage balanced, sustainable training rather than punishment-based exercise. Fitness should support your body, not exhaust it.💪
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