Today I’m going to explain 5 new reasons why you should NOT do cardio to lose weight… [Read more…]
Cardio for Weight Loss: Is It Really Necessary?
Do you really need to do cardio for weight loss?
This is such a common question.
On one hand, you have the legions of treadmill zombies who swear by their long, grueling cardio sessions.
And on the other hand, you have experts who claim that “abs are made in the kitchen” and “you can’t out-train a bad diet.”
So what’s the truth? Is it really necessary to do cardio for weight loss?
Let’s explore both sides. [Read more…]
Cardio vs Weights for Fat Loss: Which Exercise Is Best for Losing Weight?
Cardio vs Weights: Introduction
Once upon a time, after World War II, the U.S. and Russia each became obsessed with two very different forms of exercise:
Russia became obsessed with strength-training, kettlebells, and weight-lifting.
And here in the U.S., we became obsessed with cardiovascular exercise and aerobic fitness.
Now I’m not going to say one of these forms of exercise is better than the other. They’re different. After all, if your goal is to run a marathon, you should do cardio. If your goal is to squat 400 pounds, you should lift weights.
But what if your goal is to improve your appearance and become the most attractive version of yourself? Then what should you do, cardio or weights?
Read on to discover the answer. [Read more…]