[S1 E10] All About Myths: Is Cardio King for Fat Loss?
Myth: Cardio is the best for fat loss.
Are you tired of hearing the same old myth that cardio is the only way to shed those extra pounds? Are you tired of doing endless cardio and not seeing the results you want?
As a fitness professional and nutritionist, I've seen many people fall into the trap of believing that cardio is the answer to a lean body. However, this is not necessarily true, especially for those who are in a higher stress state or have more responsibilities.
In this episode, I'm excited to demystify another myth and share some eye-opening insights with you! I explain why cardio may not be the best strategy for long-term fat loss and certain physiques. I also discuss the role of cortisol (aka stress hormone) in cardio and how it can be especially problematic for women with high estrogen levels. And to wrap it up, I also share a foundational concept, a mantra that will change the way you look at your fitness goals!
In today’s episode, we cover:
[00:02:45] The myth: cardio as the best exercise for long-term fat loss
[00:04:17] What is cardio fitness? Aerobic vs. anaerobic systems
[00:09:44] Can your body adapt to cardio?
[00:13:21] The connection between cortisol, cardio and weight loss
[00:17:09] A concept that will change your view of fitness and weight loss
Resources mentioned:
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Quotes:
Anything that’s too hard, too fast, too short-term is going to burn you out.
Cardio only burns calories during the exercise itself.
The gym is where you go to build MUSCLES that burn calories throughout the day,
The gym should not be the place you go to burn calories, but where you add the muscle to burn calories for you all day.
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