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@stenmin12342 жыл бұрын
Walking. Walking legit was the best thing I started doing. Expending energy, enjoying the outside, mentally it helped me out so much, and negligible fatigue to manage.
@joshua4300-v9p2 жыл бұрын
I'm changing my walking habits also especially on the weekends. Doing 30mins of walking also including chores/errands etc gets me around the 10k mark.
@zephyrfpv98712 жыл бұрын
Try bike riding but be careful...it's highly addicting XD
@stenmin12342 жыл бұрын
@@zephyrfpv9871 one of my old employers keeps trying to get me into bike riding. She switched from running super marathons to biking. I think I'll stick to the walks though.
@zephyrfpv98712 жыл бұрын
@@stenmin1234 You can do both XD
@daryoes2 жыл бұрын
I might be wrong but I feel like you have to ride long in order to burn a fewer calories, but running does more
@dimitrikrazy Жыл бұрын
Cardio is for your heart. That's why it's called cardio. It's just as important as weight training. I'm tired of each side attacking each other. You need both.
@demoen8711 ай бұрын
What is essentially being said here is that Cardio is not essential to fat loss. You burn fat in your normal activities and reducing your daily calorie intake. Mike never said Cardio was bad for you. He's simply pointing out that it's not necessary for fat loss. And for those who are just starting out on their fitness journey it's really easy to get burned out if you've just exhausted yourself with your lifting program and then go do 30 minutes of what seems like mindless Cardio right after. His message is that fat loss comes from nutrition routine and not 4 hours on a treadmill every day. You can't outwork a poor diet.
@donaldduck280111 ай бұрын
It isall True, but some people do heavy training to gain muscles. After the training the drive home an feel nice fatigue. During training ( say deadlift and or benchpress and so one)they will burn also calorys during he period Afterwards. But there is an other benefit to do cardio , cardio on a low level. The Item is LDL or say bad cholesterol. Doing cardio ( or walking / bikeride) will clear the arteries. Its not all about weightloss. Even skinny people can have bad cholestorol . So there can be an extra reason to do cardo as well. Cardio with a moderest heart beat is better for the ldl.
@justaguy821811 ай бұрын
A lot of people will do primarily cardio to lose weight, and they end up skinny fat, and that isn't healthy, either. You need a balance of cardio and resistance training. You can go back 2,500 years or more, and the Greeks were training pretty much the same way we do now, with cardio and resistance training. You need to build muscle to do more and lift more and be more functional, even for stability. You need cardio for your heart and nervous system, and your VO2. Healthy heart, lungs, brain, and muscles. You could lose fat/weight just by eating a healthy diet and doing any kind of exercise that creates a caloric deficit, but really you should have a balance. I've seen people just lose fat through nutrition, but I don't see that as good, either.
@Lukeanthony828 ай бұрын
Heart attacks are mainly caused by high cholesterol, clogged arteries, and high blood pressure due to long term poor food choices. Lifting weights gets your heart rate up too! What u eat is super important that supports how u train.
@joewright2198 ай бұрын
@@demoen87 what’s happening here is someone who is about building muscles is encouraging people to ignore the most important one.
@timothyjudge48072 жыл бұрын
But also, the inclusion of regular cardio sessions through the week that are at least moderate intensity only improve your overall health outcomes. Don't think of it as a way to lose fat only, it's simply just good for your life.
@RenaissancePeriodization2 жыл бұрын
It totally is, and that's a great point. - Dr. Mike
@FaLL-Edition522 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@Horus-Lupercal2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Judge, specifically find something you enjoy and will stick to though. The issue is when people say "I must", "I should", "My mates said". Then you can get those health outcomes without even thinking about it. I love hitting the beach. ⛱ 🌊
@HkFinn832 жыл бұрын
This is bodybuilding. We don’t care about being healthy or alive; we care about proving banal facts such as the existence of thermodynamics, and dying at 43 of a coronary.
@MonkeyKong382 жыл бұрын
@@HkFinn83 Cause biceps is more important than the heart but ofc everyone knows that.
@DrSourPurp7 ай бұрын
300 pounds in April. Started doing keto, fasting, and lifting weights 3 times a week and walking, and I'm at 198 today starting to look muscular. Weight lifting has been crucial
@jeyjeydirty7 ай бұрын
Congratulations friend! Was at 190 last summer. Currently at 160 now trying to gain muscle!
@JeffersonBenfield-iz8jo6 ай бұрын
Good job man 😁
@DrSourPurp6 ай бұрын
@@IridescentW Lol might be pathetic but Id still be able to beat your ass buddy. Barely any loose skin at all. Life happens to people. Enjoy being a miserable cock sucker. You'll get what's coming to ya, loser.
@williambenton99596 ай бұрын
@zBorderPatrol Cool story bro. I'm constantly teetering between "aw damn I gotta take care of myself" and "fuck it, I literally do not care if I wake up tomorrow" repeat for 2 decades and you're 370 at 28
@EccentricArc6 ай бұрын
@@IridescentW how do you neglect having empathy? Id rather be overweight than be you any day and I'm sure you feel the same way. You're on here commenting bullshit to someone's who trying to change and for some reason, you want to hurt them. think about that and whos more pathetic 😂 cant fix a rotten brain, its with you for life
@NiniskoMueller5 ай бұрын
this mans voice is easily digestable. unlike voices of many other fitness & health "gurus"... plus points mikey!
@ThaStonedGardnerАй бұрын
The wolf guy, I think it's the wolf guy I'm thinking of. Tall, olive skinned, beard; super good info but I find myself rewinding five times every minute. His voice is so hard to focus on. He has a weird cadence and a weird stutter or accent that I just can't attend to.
@bryane154Ай бұрын
Don't do Greg dirty like that 😂
@christopherqueen31942 жыл бұрын
The best thing I ever did on my physical training journey was to make sleep a top priority. For six months I’ve been working to get good at sleep. The results are truly amazing. EVERYTHING is better and easier.
@jm1733 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely..sleep is the foundation of good health, muscle growth, weight loss, and appetite control. Too many people neglect their sleep these days. I also believe that daily fasting is a major factor in achieving good health. Good sleep makes fasting much easier because it regulates ghrelin, the hunger hormone. People who don't prioritize sleep have a very difficult time fasting or losing weight because of constant hunger and cravings that result from an increase in ghrelin. I wish you good health and great sleep.
@sup9542 Жыл бұрын
We hear it all the time but I can see it in all my watch data trends. It’s undeniable.
@kc0jhs111 ай бұрын
What was your trick to sleep better?
@jm173311 ай бұрын
@@kc0jhs1 my sleep hygiene includes getting atleast 30 to 60 minutes of sun exposure for my eyes during the day. Also, I make sure to have plenty of potassium during the day as well as magnesium during the night. I keep my bedroom as cold as possible as well as dark. I try to do a workout everyday that includes an hour of weight training. Having optimal vitamin d and testosterone has also played a role in good sleep for me. Hope this help. Almost forgot to mention that I use a loud fan in my bedroom within a couple feet from my head to drown out any potential noise that could wake me up.
@_.soymilk10 ай бұрын
@@kc0jhs1 just 7-9 hours per day (whatever feels right) and same bed/ wake up time everyday if possible. I’ve made it a priority, but I’m still working on being able to have a regular bed time. Anyway It feels so good to get enough sleep that I can’t ever think about running on less now
@emilymatt89042 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people turn to cardio because its just what they know. Really hard to mess up getting on a treadmill and walking. I was SO intimidated by the gym that I did home workouts for the longest time then when I was about 60 pounds lighter, I went to the gym and just got on the cardio equipment to build my comfort level in the gym. Then I slowly worked my way into the platform area doing compound lifts and FINALLY breached the "bro area" with the free weights. Now I walk in like I own the damn place. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@sonja41642 жыл бұрын
🤣 nice!
@RenaissancePeriodization2 жыл бұрын
First of all, I think that's spot on. So many people end up spinning wheels or doing needless stuff just sticking to what they are comfortable with. Secondly, big props for your journey and I'm really glad you're now in the weight room getting your swole on! - Dr. Mike
@yoeyyoey89372 жыл бұрын
You used progressive overload to get over anxiety, that’s amazing!
@sonja41642 жыл бұрын
@@yoeyyoey8937 lol she sure did!
@Jane-pe4iw2 жыл бұрын
That's great. I used coaches to help ease me into it. I said one day, "so can we go into the big boys area today?" Yesterday I added 20 lbs to my deadlift on my own.
@Migler12 жыл бұрын
I went from 213lbs to 175lbs just by walking on an inclined treadmill for an hour a day while watching Netflix on my phone after lifting. It wasn’t that hard on me really. No fatigue or anything like that. Had more energy than ever. Of course, diet was the most important factor for success in that scenario, as always.
@missynnifer2 жыл бұрын
I’m doing this now! How long did it take to see results?
@Migler12 жыл бұрын
@@missynnifer it took only about a month to see clear results, but between 3-4 months from where I started to where I ended up.
@Neonknight772 жыл бұрын
Max Incline and what, 3 - 3.5 mph? 70% MHR?
@Migler12 жыл бұрын
@@Neonknight77 around 3 mph, some times a bit less some times a bit more depending on energy levels. I work a physical job too atm so that helps a bit.
@justvibing2497 Жыл бұрын
You need cardio for your heart, it's the best thing for your heart. Makes zero sense not to do it
@nystagmus5 ай бұрын
As a factory manager who has trouble finishing sentences
@cvspharmacy80485 ай бұрын
what
@ItchyPeenar5 ай бұрын
ur words weigh heavy on my heart
@cvspharmacy80484 ай бұрын
@@ItchyPeenar 💀
@abdulazizhawsah98844 ай бұрын
Complete the sentence goddammit
@afrodude47824 ай бұрын
Bro it's been a month! We're still waiting!@@abdulazizhawsah9884
@TigressRoaming9 ай бұрын
I work overnight security and I love how I'm going towards 13000 steps while listening to this 😅 I'll be enjoying yummies tonight, so more indoor walking awaits. Merry Christmas 🎄❤
@tristanstadtmuller48747 ай бұрын
Same here
@primafacie50295 ай бұрын
Same boat
@BaconEatingRAIDBoss2 ай бұрын
I do mobile night patrol, I could walk around the neighborhood im posted at but I prefer to keep my kit not smelling too bad in the texas humidity lmao, plus I genuinely have to be mobile, the car jackers here have already tried breaking into my own personal car and I was only away for 2 minutes, my co worker posted to a specific house came out with his skorpion n scared em away lmao
@Psilocin-City2 ай бұрын
Female security? Do you work at a day care?
@RealMattKiefer2 жыл бұрын
I use cardio to create a deficit that enables me to take in more food/nutrients. I don’t like feeling hungry
@killthemall552 жыл бұрын
That is the whole point. Im 230lb solid muscle. I need lotta protein and other nutrients. I burn 450cal on stair master 4-5 times a week. And i can eat whatever i want still lose weight xD
@a-terrible-fate5322 жыл бұрын
most people will eat in a 500 calorie deficit but that is too steep for me I prefer to eat about 200 calories below maintenance and then make up the rest in exercise throughout the day I am now aiming for about 13k steps a day. I have this thing about not eating under 2,000 calories day I think the average about 2100 calories a day currently, the thought of dipping below 2000 calories makes me want to binge.
@BGeezy4sheezy Жыл бұрын
That’s me exactly. I like to eat, but if I just lift weights and eat like I do I tend to carry some belly fat. When I add some pretty light running in, I can eat like I like, to where I feel strong, but not have to drag around a little belly
@_.soymilk10 ай бұрын
@@a-terrible-fate532 I think the 500cal deficits are only for a specific audience, as a 5’3 girl with a maintenance of 1400cals or so I’d starve 😅
@LeGou10 ай бұрын
Ha. I've started running every day on top of weights so I can eat more. Win win 🎉
@EddieLifts2 жыл бұрын
The one thing I’ve noticed is if I burn 500 calories during cardio, vs calories of just not eating, I feel better doing the cardio version because I’m still eating the same quantity of food . Cardio for me just means I can eat more food and still lose weight
@babatundeolowu Жыл бұрын
You're 100% better off working out and eating your baseline calories than just caloric deficit and no cardio. Cardio strengthens your heart, and your body gets more efficient in managing 02 levels. Your body will thank you when you grow older. Weight lifting tones your body, but for longevity, cardio is top game.
@tyreekmurillo4524 Жыл бұрын
@@babatundeolowu but cardio reduces your weight set point by forcing your body to adapt
@drunkhousecat10 ай бұрын
@@babatundeolowuseems everyone forgot about cardiovascular health.
@katieskoglund10 ай бұрын
Agreed. I'm little (5'2") so when I want to get really lean and dip below 110 lbs, I have to make the decision to either drop calories or add in a bit of cardio. I always choose the cardio, as my calories are already so low to begin with. I also find adding a bit of cardio helps suppress my appetite; not entirely sure why.
@shinjid370510 ай бұрын
U just have to be careful when u r not working out.
@jonathanf40822 жыл бұрын
Cardio is for my mind. I just can't think on days I skip it. No other reason needed. Start of my day cardio (not early morning, nothing that cuts out sleep) is the only thing keeping my brain sane all day.
@duaneaikins4621Ай бұрын
This guy is a body builder. All of his advice is about muscle growth. Cardio gets you good at cardio. Which is a good thing.
@slendiemc959026 күн бұрын
Cardio is basically around us-if you can walk that’s cardio. Bodybuilder or not.
@VideosbyCharlie323 күн бұрын
He’s saying for fat loss in general cardio is not important. If your goal is cardio that’s different. Think you missed the point.
@CrispColdChris8 ай бұрын
I've been shedding noticeably more fat since I started running for 15 mins after my weight routines. I feel a lot better overall with the cardio included. You do literally have to find what works for you. If you're hating your workouts it's best to change it up rather than to quit all together.
@zacharia40615 ай бұрын
Antidotes=cringe
@SuperSteelSteve5 ай бұрын
@zacharia4061 ALL science started with anecdote . Nothing "cringe" about it What's "cringe" is not knowing the difference between "antidote " and "anecdote" and not being smart enough to do a simple Google search to find the correct spelling.
@zacharia40615 ай бұрын
@@SuperSteelSteve it’s a KZbin comment and you understood what I was trying to say so why spell check when the goal of portraying the author of being cringe for using a personally story was conveyed successfully.
@SuperSteelSteve5 ай бұрын
@@zacharia4061 It wasn't misspelled, it was a completely different word. Your not very bright. Maybe stay off the internet
@zacharia40615 ай бұрын
@@SuperSteelSteve ok and
@TheRandomR00ster2 жыл бұрын
I like adding easily removable carbs into my bulking diet, so when I start a cut I can just take them out of my diet. For example, for breakfast, I have added 2 pieces of toast with jelly which totals around 250 calories. Removing that plus my dessert and I am in a 500 calorie deficit. Add some extra walking, and the weight falls off.
@rob72872 жыл бұрын
Ok dog
@rdm56872 жыл бұрын
It's perfect. In my case I remove the afternoon snack and add a 40m uphill walking. I love that simplicity and order: "Gym things" are clear and rewarding... the struggle is out there!
@sonja41642 жыл бұрын
Very smart 💡
@interspacer42772 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much how/why I stick to a low-carb lifestyle. Folk who just slam SAD style balanced diets ALWAYS struggle with their caloric intake. If you just by default exist in a "carbs as needed' domain, you can more easily add/subtract them.
@Wetterwet2 жыл бұрын
@@interspacer4277 gotta get that pump though bra. I’m downing 400 g carbs a day maintaining 10-12% bf. Everyone is different though. Hit your total calories, enough protein, fill in the rest. I just do better in the gym with more carbs and fat around 80g.
@theanabolicitalian22852 жыл бұрын
God I wish I saw this when I was doing my first fat loss phase. I ended up cutting calories to an all-time low, adding 45 mins of cardio after my weight-training ON TOP of a relatively physical job. Needless to say I lost a lot of weight, of which was partly MUSCLE mass that I very much would’ve liked to keep. Not only that, it made my cut so unbearably exhausting it made life unenjoyable. Now I’m glad I don’t have to waste time by doing endless cardio on my next minicut soon.
@RenaissancePeriodization2 жыл бұрын
Arghhghgh. Man if I kept track of all the dumb shit I've done over the years, holy cow. You're here now, though, and in the know! - Dr. Mike
@everready29032 жыл бұрын
I probably should do cardio but I don't and do weights every day. Fat loss is just a calorie deficit which i do by tweaking the carbs down.
@benjamin36152 жыл бұрын
The ONLY reason I do cardio is to avoid becoming a statistic at my job, and so I can actually do the work. Otherwise it's weightlifting all day, baby! I also knew this was not true because I once lost 33 pounds just making before food choices (way before I was into fitness).
@davebellivich7039 ай бұрын
I love early morning runs ! Works for me. Went from 240 pounds down to a lean 190 in less than a year. If something works for you then keep doing it. Cardio is also extremely important for your cardiovascular health and I also find I crave a lot less junk foods. 😊
@LashusJourney9 ай бұрын
Same here
@moxictasculinity8 ай бұрын
Also it’s about the mood it sets for the rest of the day. You feel great and it puts you on this placebo where you feel like conquering the world
@ryankernutt53908 ай бұрын
@@bill_the_butcherand cardio adds to the deficit…..
@shawnramos4228 ай бұрын
@@ryankernutt5390 Negligible, and it tends to make you more hungry as a result of the extra expenditure which can spell disaster if your diet isn't adequate. Cardio is important, but it's important for cardiovascular health, not weight loss
@ThriveWithLouise8 ай бұрын
Same I used to hate it I actually love it even though I haven’t been doing it for weeks recently lol. But when I was doing it it feels so good
@lifeofatruckerswife3 ай бұрын
I love cardio and weight training both... I abused my body for years with over eating and no exercise...now that I'm getting better my body has absolutely amazed me with what it can do....I regret not doing the things I'm doing now... If anyone is wanting to get better.... start now...its hard at first, but it does get better.... you'll feel so much better ❤️
@ItsDredj Жыл бұрын
I can relate to "over" cardio so much. I cycle to and from work 5 days a week which is at minimum 8 miles per day and I walk at minimum 10k steps a day. On a Wednesday at the gym I ran 1 mile on the treadmill which took 10 mins and Thursday I upped the pace and did a mile in 8 mins. Come Friday I was fucked and the cycling for work was gruelling and simple things like standing up felt like a gym session.
@jackywacky43612 жыл бұрын
The #1 thing is planned and structured diet, because the only way for your body to burn fat is to use it as energy. Basically, you need to eat below your energy maintenance level (in terms of calories) and your fat cells will be used to compensate the missing energy (calories). That's how your body works. There are other things to consider as well, such as hormonal status, diseases... but caloric deficit is a must. You have a lot of online diet planners and calculators: Next Level Diet for example (I am not an affiliate 😁). Losing/gaining weight is just a simple math, really...
@conworldus83102 жыл бұрын
Is it really a simple math though? Calories in depend on a lot of other factors, such as the bioavailability of the food, your digestive efficiency, etc. Calories out also depends on a lot of factors, such as your metabolism, activity level, genetics, etc. Also if you are building more muscle it would alter the equation. So, I wouldn't call it "simple" math, since we can never be sure of the parameters themselves.
@johnathanl4872 жыл бұрын
I agree. Nutrition is simple. If you measure & count macros you’ll be in a much better place. Problem is it’s freaking hard to follow a diet lmfao.
@MugendoGames2 жыл бұрын
It is simple. Calories burned is a hidden variable that you can estimate based on how much weight you are gaining/losing based on your current diet
@ElleD3087 ай бұрын
@@conworldus8310 .......it is that simple. All you said are things to consider to make the most accurate number of calories you need to maintain or lose weight, but the result is the same... Calories in vs calories out.
@glennrobin31416 ай бұрын
i aid my calorie deficit with cardiio
@King_Konglish2 жыл бұрын
Getting a step tracker made me realize how little steps I get on a diet phase. Bumped up my steps and have been getting better results
@JAREDFEATHERRP2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah. That's great!
@RenaissancePeriodization2 жыл бұрын
Step trackers are AMAZING. Charly Joung talked me into one a few years back, and it's like the best thing that ever happened to me. - Dr. Mike
@chetanrs2 жыл бұрын
@@RenaissancePeriodization Hey Mike, any good suggestion for an app based step tracker?
@medox13938 ай бұрын
Finally a short clip podcast I enjoy. After years someone makes a good jam packed one. Nice easy voice to listen to and you're very clear.
@99johnwilliams4 ай бұрын
I’m convinced everyone who disregards running as great exercise for fat loss or general weight loss is just bad at it and scared of getting better at it. Lift weights, go for runs, eat right and be active and the rest will work itself out.
@Realism215-ku1cm3 ай бұрын
Running is not a good cardio workout because you might pull something if you don’t stretch then you can’t run anyway
@99johnwilliams3 ай бұрын
@@Realism215-ku1cm the same could be said for literally any other exercise. Like any other exercise, warmup/cooldown is important and you should only work within what you’re physically capable of. There’s risk involved with every exercise. Piss poor excuse…
@BioluminescentOne3 ай бұрын
I totally agree. I have been an avid runner since my late teens and I am now in my mid 40's. I have never been overweight. I also have a lot of energy and I do chores and clean the house after a run. I eat a plant based diet. Running/cardio is good for stress relief and helps me sleep better. I stretch everyday and I have never had any injuries from running. Pushups and pull-ups everyday with some weight lifting 3 times a week. Cardio has a lot of benefits. I have always looked at running as an exercise in self discipline.
@fullautoknight3 ай бұрын
Another stupid comment
@sonicpsycho13Ай бұрын
The rule of thumb is that the best workout is the one you'll stick with. Some people absolutely hate running. I hate what I call "idle running" and I just feel terrible doing it. If I'm running on a treadmill or street, then all I can think of is how bored I am, the chest pain, leg pain, knee pain, headache, etc. Put me in a sport, and I'll run for hours.
@bastinelli4432 жыл бұрын
When I was 28 I lost 60 pounds after a bad divorce by just dieting, lifting and playing soccer once a week. Now that I'm 39 I added cardio just for heart health and longevity. The older I get the harder lifting has become with recovery.
@jb8942 жыл бұрын
Try calisthenics
@joshfisher65472 жыл бұрын
Try TRT.
@bastinelli4432 жыл бұрын
@@joshfisher6547 I don't want to get on it too soon because once you do it's hard to get off. I was going to wait until I'm closer to 50.
@promo1302 жыл бұрын
im 38 i train 6 days a week heavy weights recovery is fine, i can train everyday
@bastinelli4432 жыл бұрын
@@promo130 well Ive been doing for 10 years straight. It takes a toll.
@mrscott93992 жыл бұрын
Cardio, has always been my first passion before I even started lifting weights and in my time in the military I was able to learn more about myself in those grueling long distance runs. However, overtime, I learned that I needed a balance in my life with weight lifting and cardiovascular activities to achieve my goals as a pure athlete. Cardio or whatever fitness you desire should be fun and not forced. Shalom, hope everyone stay blessed!
@minhuang884810 ай бұрын
Thing is, those disciplines are perfectly complementing each other. Especially if you're dealing with somewhat repetitive stress and beginning ligament troubles, free weights or any gym bro routine, really, will get rid of so, so many tiny boo-boos and bigger problems folks are struggling with. As a huge cardio lover, I'd still have to give lifting the point for "most important." You don't really suffer for having a (still potentially very decent) lifter's cardiovascular fitness, but doing lots of cardio and not strengthening your body with the bare minimum of weight exercises... that's something I'd never get back to, and a huge chunk of top-tier athletes agrees with that sentiment for a reason. I need cardio to maintain my weight, so that's a toss-up in my book. I could do just pure fasted deficit, but I'd also hate myself for having to eat half a regular restaurant meal's portion as the only real food per day. Let me grind out 1600 kcal on my bikes, as long as I get a huge plate, I can put away a deficit of 600-800 kcal... if I really needed or wanted to. I could probably do way better still if I didn't always revert to food-vacuum-cleaner mode once i smell my cardamom infused rice, but if it works, I guess it works.
@jahwingding37112 жыл бұрын
I think adding cardio would be good if you’re otherwise sedentary with an office job. Otherwise you’ll be starving yourself on 1700-ish calories and in my opinion would set you up for failure more than just doing some cardio.
@RenaissancePeriodization2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! - Dr. Mike
@someone-ji2zb2 жыл бұрын
I work for a moving company as a mover and I have been losing weight for 3.5 months now on 1500-1600 calories a day~. I just go high protein and I have been gaining muscle mass and strength by doing pull ups, push ups, dips and misc things like leg raises, calf raises and squatting (low weight, don't have access to barbell). If you have fat to burn, then your body can feed itself so long as you provide the nutrients you need on the side. Only when you have virtually no fat to lose will you ever be at risk of truly harming your own body (again, so long as you sustain through proper nutrition).
@Ethyro3 ай бұрын
Been on 1500-1800 calories super sustainable cutting is so easy
@metalraff2 ай бұрын
In 25 years of exercise/workout I’ve yet to see people who distance run (5k,10k,13.1) or cycle consistently, who aren’t lean. On the other hand I see guys who spend hours & hours weight training who are still fat.
@tigkokodevlosangeles52076 ай бұрын
I love early morning weight lifting with 30 mins of moderate cardio at the end.
@macsattic71553 ай бұрын
He just said cardio after lifting limits growth response. Do you love it enough to loose half your gains or do you just lift for fun ?
@tigkokodevlosangeles52073 ай бұрын
@@macsattic7155 your thoughts and feelings are valid. Thanks for sharing.
@xxn0cturn3xx3 ай бұрын
I do the oposite, i do cardio for 30 min before weight lifting, i use it to warm up.
@tigkokodevlosangeles52073 ай бұрын
@xxn0cturn3xx I used to do exactly the same- cardio before weights. Both ways work for me.
@msfkmsfk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info but as Dr. Mike said in the video I just like running. I not only do it for fat loss I also do it to increase my endurance, and improve my mood and mental health. Im almost 100% sure that Dr. Mike knows this because he is one of the most knowledgeable people I've seen on fitness and diet but there are a lot of other benefits to cardio other than fat loss. And all of those other reasons are why I like to do cardio.
@lucillasallabank2 жыл бұрын
I feel that if you never perform cardio at moderate and high intensity levels you miss out on all the positive physiological adaptations that it generates. I would personally still include some cardio at higher intensities, even if it means my NEAT ends up being lower on that day. I would end up with a similar deficit but a fitter heart and lungs. And some extra endorphins! 😜
@kanebryant1501 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. That's what I was going to say as well. It's definitely better healthwise to have spent those calories improving your heart, lungs, & even mental effects than it would be to not do cardio.
@stevendibble57392 жыл бұрын
I work from home and recently started walking outside 3xweek for 1-1.5 hours as an enjoyable way to get my cardio in. I was surprised at the changes-I was already lean but now I'm shredded. Easy af
@hermann53472 жыл бұрын
I can absolutely relate to that. Walking is really underestimated by most people, including people in the fitness industry. You can get some sun and fresh air, relax your mind a bit or listen to some podcast/audiobook, and burn a few hundred calories without noticing. It doesn´t add much fatigue and can really benefit you a lot. Only potential downside is the time. But it´s time well spent - especially when you are so stressed that you "don´t have time for that".
@promo1302 жыл бұрын
walking for an hour you only burn 300 calories
@remix2die42 жыл бұрын
@@promo130 But is it better to walk outside or on a treadmill ? Is there a difference ?
@remix2die42 жыл бұрын
Is is better to walk outside or on a treadmill ? Is there a difference ? or same results ? same calories ?
@Antonio_Serdar Жыл бұрын
@@promo130 Depends on your weight. Try walking uphill if you weigh 220+ lbs and see if it is only 300 calories.
@chrismcsomething13 ай бұрын
Stopped at 8:40 after learning I don't have to do cardio anymore. Just kidding lol, great video dude!
@Do27gg2 ай бұрын
What if you play sport? Surely faster cardio is better than walking, especially since walking takes 10x longer
@zephyrfpv98712 жыл бұрын
My favourite cardio is bike riding and I would advice any person that has passed the "walking" phase to buy a Mountain or a road bike. With every ride you can easily pass 750+ Kcal without the amount of perceived effort that you would have by running or swimming. It is way more fun; the distances and the new places you can get to, the views that you can find, the adrenaline that you get by descend hills and mountains, the dopamine release that you get finding new views and spots around your area...just too good IMO Anyone can roll for 1-2-3 hours at 20 km/h and get out 20/30/40+ kms out of town to discover new places while burning a tons of calories. Beside that compared to running, you won't have as much stress on your knees, back and calves; the improvement curve is not as steep and recovery is easy as you can basically ride everyday if you want. Look at those retired 60/70/80 years old badasses riding 50+ km every sunday, riding400+ kms every month, every season...cycling is a real recipe for longterm health without too much stress. Damn, if you want you can even mount your bike to the back of your car, plan a route, drive a bit out of town and enjoy new places and roads without any efforts!! Go riding guys and then come to me :)))
@uknowwho6132 жыл бұрын
What if you live in Kansas?
@tonysimi58122 жыл бұрын
Life is to short to run through it.
@novousuarionaoidentificado2 жыл бұрын
My father is losing some weight and I can telling him that the main ingredient for the plan is his food consumption. But he insists on the treadmill twice a day for one hour each session, only to drink a few beers after work.
@uknowwho6132 жыл бұрын
My kinda guy.
@decode.666Ай бұрын
I'm an "Night Owl", I do US shifts in EU (2PM - 1030PM). I'm most active and energized when it's dark and I sleep almost every day until 11AM. Everything before that absolutely wrecks my rhythm. And yes, I've tried getting up early, had normal shifts (8AM - 430PM), they told me that my body will get used to it. It didn't ... not even after 8 years. So I do cardio at home on a treadmill almost every day at around 8PM instead of my "Lunch break". I have my dinner at around 930PM and then I do weights at midnight. Every other regime simply does not work for me. Find your sweet spot and it will be easier.
@adamcain13627 ай бұрын
I weight train 5 days a week. And three of those sessions after my weight trains I do 45 minute walk uphill on the treadmill. And it's definitely helped me leaning out while adding muscle
@ryanrogers38772 жыл бұрын
Information like this saved my fat loss a year ago. I was so set on starting weight lifting AND doing that Insanity cardio program AND losing 40lbs of weight simultaneously. WTF I totally bought all the Hollywood bs about getting up early/chicken and rice, too. I was convinced you needed to 'burn off' the fat and that the caloric deficit wouldn't be good enough. Thank God about one month into dieting I discovered Jeff Nippard and consequently RP (plus Geoffrey Verity Schofield) and have never felt better about my training.
@dkillahne Жыл бұрын
I love early morning runs and early Saturday morning bike rides.
@getjacked2 жыл бұрын
I believe in air bike warmup and elliptical bike supremacy no pressure on knees like running constant knee flexion with no lockout for both, elliptical burns a ton of calories without too much effort/intensity, and a crazy quad pump to get your ready for heavy knee flexion leg days.
@shmo89582 жыл бұрын
Elliptical calorie trackers are more off than any other cardio equipment . You really think your burning more calories gliding on that and hardly breathing compared to a stair master when your huffing and puffin .
@Xeil2 жыл бұрын
@@shmo8958 Elliptical training should be measured with your heart rate over time for an accurate read on calories burned. Most people don't push hard enough to even get the benefits of eliptical training let alone burn any calories on it. It's my favorite machine, but most people use it poorly. Stair climber isn't hard either if you're just content at a specific level, too. Most cardio machines have some sort of mechanical aid that you wouldn't otherwise get in nature. Intensity is key.
@shmo89582 жыл бұрын
@@Xeil I hope heart rate has nothing to do with energy output because i have a really slow one , resting rate is 45 avg beats a min.
@SleepyJoe4086 ай бұрын
Bottom line , every dude that only cares about muscles and looks will all say cardio and running is your worst enemy. In their eyes it is because they feel like running kills their muscle mass which will kill their looks. 🤷🏻♂️
@lallu3167 ай бұрын
I just happened on this gentleman's youtube channel. I like his approach. Direct, non-judgemental, and informative. This video really helped me shape how I'm gonna proceed. Thank you!
@readingreignbro56802 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. I needed this video. Recently increased my cardio by a lot to train for a 5k and was beginning to let my diet slip. This is why I subbed.
@lissa3046 Жыл бұрын
“You’re not training for a marathon…” It was at that moment that she realized this was not the video for her. 😬😂
@rosierb85210 ай бұрын
Same, I was cycling like I was training for Tour De France like 1-2hrs a day
@Murzinio Жыл бұрын
The 5am wake up and workout actually worked great for me. Sets up your day amazingly. You just go to sleep earlier and gradually shift your routine rather than going from 8am wake up to 5am overnight.
@NikkoKnight703 Жыл бұрын
Exactly lol
@ljshoreslokal Жыл бұрын
Exactly!! I called BS on this in the fist dang couple minutes. Only hard thing that makes running at 5am (before I work at 6:30am) is that toward winter the sunrise isn't until much later in the morning forcing me to adjust when I run. Running in the morning (3-4 miles outdoor) does not ruin me for the day and I typically do a fast paced walk in the evening to get a couple more miles with my kids. Cardio is a must!
@AlexJanicki Жыл бұрын
@@ljshoreslokalHe's not saying cardio is bad or unnecessary, just that it literally doesn't matter if you're in a deficit either through diet or otherwise. If you have a great diet and weight train + have moderate, consistent activity, you'll lose weight. This is basically just a common sense video. His comment on "getting up at 5am" is only bad if you're finding yourself skipping/being inconsistent. (And he says that in the video) Like for me, there's no way I could do cardio in the am, I've been a night owl my entire life so it would be very difficult to change my sleep pattern. Making muscle gains, losing weight is 100% consistency for weeks/months. It's all about finding a way to keep up a deficit without burning out and sticking to it.
@annk-cz1086 Жыл бұрын
I wake up at 3:50 AM, go to gym, start WO arround 4:40AM, and start work at 6AM. Crazy for SB, for me works very well😊
@johnmaurer309711 ай бұрын
@@annk-cz1086 I'm on a morning plan as well and have great results and it's also EASY. You don't have time to think or make excuses, your day hasn't even started yet. It's a fun way to get the day going and by 8am you're at work and have already won for the day. "Having to go workout hard" is tough mentally. But if you can get that in before your brain is even fully functioning, it's super easy and you can focus really well.
@truebro773 ай бұрын
cardio just simply adds more to an already existing deficit. It's not a magic pill. Great for health etc. But I've lost 10kg on my current cut without really any
@gunslingorgunslingorsadf81504 күн бұрын
I lost 100lbs last year, this year I put on 10lbs of muscle at least so far. I didn't do cardio or weights till this year. Need to figure out how to work my obliques, how do I make em bigger? Waste is too thin.
@jordanfan82222 жыл бұрын
For me, going from not much cardio to regular low intensity sessions makes me noticeably less hungry and more energetic,to the extent that it drives a much more noticeable deficit than the 100 calories I burn daily from ten minutes on the elliptical. Of course, as I get deeper into a deficit, I’ll go up to 20-30 minutes, but my point is, once you have your diet and training in order, adding in a little cardio is a much more palatable option than taking away food
@mangorawhoney19812 жыл бұрын
I love this video. I recently hit a plateau after losing 20 lbs I was doing the spin bike at home for an hour along with taebo and I course cut my calories and eat more clean. Now I can't get past the 20 lbs you're right once I do all that cardio I don't want to do much for the rest of the day. Thank you
@ChineduOpara Жыл бұрын
You might have hit your natural healthy size
@gregbird1793 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dr. Mike. Another one of your videos that I wished I had watched sooner. "Exercise fatigue" is so real! At the start of summer, I upped my 1.5 mile swim (3 x's per week) to 2 miles. I needed a nap and was useless the rest of the day. Going back to 1.5 miles, I no longer need a nap and spend the afternoon on home improvement project. Much more productive and more calories burnt. Thanks again !
@claudiaclaudia936Ай бұрын
I do cardio EVERYDAY, I lift EVERYDAY, I sleep EVERYDAY, I eat EVERYDAY = LIFESTYLE
@jaymantisgaming4 ай бұрын
You definitely need cardio if you're weight training. By building more muscle, you're giving your heart more workload, without strengthening the heart itself (which is what cardio does). If you're a serious weightlifter and are completely averse to cardio, you're just asking for heart disease. Put a 100cc moped engine in a Land-Rover, see what happens
@Angarsk100 Жыл бұрын
My personal experience is: I lost a bit of fat with cardio... Then I got injured with strenght training, then I dieted and lost a ton of fat and developed a ton of muscle with strenght and resitance training.
@SentMyOwnWay2 жыл бұрын
Mornings are for me. I’m up before the sun nearly every day if my life, no alarm, loaded with energy. Meanwhile, I avoid parties like the plague because I’m pretty much useless after 10pm.
@gkimunge2 жыл бұрын
Why not go to the party and leave at 10..enjoy life..you dont get points for being the fittest guy at the graveyard.
@LEGENDofBEANY2 жыл бұрын
I get what you’re saying. However two things, I find cardio suppresses my appetite and allows me to eat more. Secondly, there has been nothing better for my mental health then cardio. That said, it’s best for me. I get decently lean every summer MTB’ing nearly daily.
@houndawg2 жыл бұрын
Yea the cardio does something for the spirit it's a natural pickup
@LEGENDofBEANY2 жыл бұрын
@@houndawg 💯
@MasterWooten8 ай бұрын
6:01 Point number three and you STILL haven't addressed the lawyer you doesn't run to court as a litigator or the lowly office assistant who works in suburbia and who drives an hour to work and can't leave her desk but for bathroom breaks, the odd lunch and when the boss says so? C'mon Dr. Mike!
@Metacomet7Ай бұрын
As a runner I'll tell you why the morning run is preferred. Running during the day can be HOT! if you live in an area that hit 90+ good luck. Running at night is cool, but I that's when I get harassed by jerk off, wannabe hero cops, who assume you just committed a crime.
@MCOGroupNews2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy these videos validating my hatred for cardio
@BeeSaucySkateboarding2 жыл бұрын
Cardiovascular heatlth is more important then fat loss you don't have to be overweight to be experience heart problems
@a-terrible-fate5322 жыл бұрын
yeah I have a distinct dislike of high intensity cardio workouts , and jogging/ running. Though I do walk 10-13k steps a day so that counts. No more hiit cardio workouts or other awful cardio workouts like that 🤮
@revolutionaryfrog2 жыл бұрын
Dr Mike, I'd love to see you do an analysis on fasting. I've heard a lot about GH boosting and such from fasting and I went from 230 lbs to 170 lbs by using a calorie deficit and a 24 hour fast every 3rd day for a few months.
@platewrecked722 жыл бұрын
Dr. Mike probably uses 3-4 IUs of pharma GH a day. He ain't worried about minuscule GH pulses from fasting.
@designforlife7048 ай бұрын
When we got our dog during covid we bought trackers to monitor the change in our walking. I'm still a gym rat but ive had 3 lower spinal operations and struggle with impact. We take our dog out on a brisk countryside walk for an hour, twice a day. We cover over 40 additional miles weekly, thousands of calories burnt. Its got so many benefits. I think at last look weve walked about 4000 miles we wouldn't have. Good pooch.
@cjadrienАй бұрын
This is all well and good for fat loss, but I’d like to see you also share the benefits of cardio for other things, such as vascular health, longevity, and mental wellbeing.
@AaronNazzy7 ай бұрын
I am shocked people would actually go as far to take something to stop production of tsh and induce hyperthyroidism. I have gone through hyperthyroidism naturally and it is hellish, you can never sleep, you’re constantly exhausted, stressed, and starving 24/7….
@M_is_lost2 жыл бұрын
Can confirm! I lost like 20 lbs in 2020-2021 by just learning about calories and applying it by eating lower calories, I was still a couch potato back then and still managed to lose a significant amount of weight. Edit - I lost more weight after, like 40 lbs now and am pretty much at maintenance, but I ofcourse had to be a bit more active to get there.
@Coregame32 жыл бұрын
I lost 20 pounds just by eating less
@someone-ji2zb2 жыл бұрын
Yea, exercise will never make up for eating 1k extra calories that most people in the west tend to consume every day. There simply aren't enough hours in the day or energy in our bodies for that to work. The only solution is moderation for sure.
@actiondefence3 ай бұрын
A calorie deficit is a calorie deficit. However you can choose healthier ways of doing it and choose ways that compliment your training and lifestyle better.
@teachertrx12048 ай бұрын
🎉Oh my God this explains what have been struggling with for years. I've not been lazy I've been doing too much cardio and not had energy to do much housekeeping.
@aftercarecarezАй бұрын
So someone eating 2000 calories a day of Pepsi and snickers bar will lose the exact same as the person eating 2000 cals of salmon and broccoli ,? If all else is same. Then how was dr Atkins studies of people eating 4000 cals a day under 20 carbs a day and losing massive fat? That’s what I don’t get
@BKDDY6 ай бұрын
Crazy that people walk so much. I walk maybe a few hundred steps for an entire day.
@Shiftdougler Жыл бұрын
I have always lost weight the fastest when I did daily cardio (walking, running, or cycling). My diet was still the most important part in my weight loss, but cardio certainly expedited things.
@tiffanymcdaniels5652 Жыл бұрын
Same here.
@TheBlackCrayon777 ай бұрын
Hey Dr Mike. I'm 46 now, was slim and toned my entire life. I was a runner in my 20's (never ran at 5am fuck that), and did lots of yoga and calisthenics most my life. During covid I got lazy and began eating when bored and stressed. My weight gain was so quick, no joke. I just kept putting working out and dieting aside, and kept gaining weight. I ended up 240, after being 170-190 my entire life. Brutal. Now, here's what I'm doing and it's working great. I cut my calorie intake, cut sugar/fats/junk, upped protein intake and fiber, and do a push-pull-legs resistance workout program. I walk at night or light jog some nights 2-3 miles. My energy levels have gone up ,a few pounds have been shed slowly ...but it's happening. Anything you can recommend to up the loss quicker would be much appreciated.
@TheGintama867 ай бұрын
Calories in calories out main fat loss will be by ur diet, my dad lost 33lbs in a month from just eating low calorie salmon rice and veggies. So that's the main thing, exercise will work too for strength and size but the main key is just consistency. I started new years with buying a dumbbell set and a bench to workout at home, on my I think 7th or 8th week and my shirts as starting to fit better thou one was too tight 😅 reaching my goals for the summer just gotta keep at it you'll eventually get the results u want
@TheBlackCrayon777 ай бұрын
I appreciate that brother. Thanks @@TheGintama86
@AsocPaladin00168 ай бұрын
I have started going to the gym right after work (I’m a teacher so I work 7:30-3:30) and just picking up my kids at 5. I’m going a month strong with only 4 rest days and have been loving it.
@tekchip8 ай бұрын
I think you have to do what works. In the military I could smash my pushups, smash my sit-ups, lug my gear, NEVER made weight, or passed my run. Not until my deployment and buddying up with a runner and running on a regular basis did I both pass my run which I was struggling with but also dropped the last 20lbs I needed to ditch to make weight. This cardio doesn't do anything, or perhaps is less effective, also flies in the face of the whole fat can't be target burned. How does making my heart muscle (and lung muscles, back muscles, and leg muscles) go somehow work fundamentally different than making my other muscles go? Can't have it both ways. Also what's with this hypothetical scenario where cardio exercise equals less energy other times of the day? Proof? Anecdote just as valid I'm not doing shit when I've lifted and I'm sore AF either.
@Devan-he4kr3 ай бұрын
Great video. Two questions: 1. What do you think about running being more efficient than just general activity in terms of calories burned per minute? 2. Is there any value in improvements in overall cardiovascular fitness that might come from more intense cardio to weight loss?
@mailelement1100 Жыл бұрын
Just so you know, some of us love cardio. And there are other reasons to go for an early morning run: peace, quiet, dog walking, letting your mind go (some of our best ideas come to us here). I am not one to run in the AM, though. Morning cardio is usually a swim with my crew a few times a week (and we work it hard!). Some of us love to compete and race and train for best performance. We don't look at it as cardio. It's training. We might not carry as much muscle bulk as you but we have functional strength to support the work we need or want to do. The muscles we have aren't for aesthetics, they're for functionality. And we eat more than most of the other people we know.
@jettom176 ай бұрын
...if you have a team and you swim with them, with some of them even competing and love working out plus as you said you're fit... I don't think these comments are aimed at you.
@mailelement11006 ай бұрын
I am an outlier and I know it but I also think that trainers and supposed experts who downplay the importance of cardio and even scoff at it are giving people something to point to as a reason to avoid even trying. If people don't get out of their comfort zone, they might never find a fitter way forward. Heck, if you give people tacit permission to avoid cardio, they might just avoid it without even trying. And they might be missing out on some really great stuff. @@jettom17
@TypicallyUniqueOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Last year, I did so much cardio to get down to 10% bodyfat. It was 30 minutes of medium intensity on the rogue air bike in the morning, then 1 hour of walking at a fast pace. I lost so much muscle. Luckily, after I switched back to maintenance I rebuilt all that lost muscle within a month...but it put me back a ton. This year, I am doing 0 intentional cardio but I'm lifting 2x as much (3 days a week last year versus 6 days a week this year). As I lose weight, I am noticing that each pound is basically entirely fat and it's making a massive difference. I'm going to be a good 10 lbs heavier at the same bodyfat the way my cut is trending this year. I can't wait till June to see where I'm at.
@Xeil2 жыл бұрын
It almost sounds like you crashed your endocrine system which excess cardio and a big calorie deficit will do. I don't typically lose any muscle doing cardio and I do 60 minutes of cardio at 140-150bpm avg. And I keep my calories a little under my normal maintenance with zero sugar and still manage to lose 1.5-2lbs of fat a week. I don't need to lift as much as most people due to being a metal worker, too. It sounds like you're on a healthy recomp right now which is great, but I would really press trying to lift on the side of doing high cardio next time, too. Add in plenty of protien in to negate the potential muscle loss as well. I won't ever say you will not lose muscle or ever gain it (unless you're on gear.), but this is a great way to keep the muscle on while aggressively cutting.
@TypicallyUniqueOfficial2 жыл бұрын
@@Xeil you bring up some good points, but I'll clarify so that there is no misunderstanding for anyone reading. I don't know enough about the endocrine system to say if mine had crashed, but theres more to my weightloss than the assumption I chose to do cardio over lifting so I'll clarify. 1. I had a long recomp & weightloss phase before entering into my cut. My metabolism was already spotty going into the full cut. I started at 35% bodyfat, got down to around 18% then jumped into the cut. 2. I lifted for 3 days a week because I could not train legs (broken foot). Had I not, I would have lifted 5-6 days a week. 3. Starting my cut this year at peak bulk I was around 15% bodyfat (versus 18% last year coming down from 35% before that). With considerably more muscle from a nice lean bulk. 4. I haven't recomped at all this cut. Recomping only works if you're a beginner/new to weights, you are obese/overweight, or on performance enhancing drugs. Recomping after the beginner stage is a waste of time, and I don't reccomend it. 5. I've been lifting since 17, and now I'm 33. Took a hiatus when I tore my labrum for a few years, so I know exactly how to split my macros for performance but I appreciate you letting me know I need to eat enough protein!
@ianemerick99722 жыл бұрын
Might not need the cardio for fat loss, but need it for longevity and keeping a heavy heart
@RenaissancePeriodization2 жыл бұрын
I think you probably meant "healthy heart" but "heavy heart" sounds metal as fuck! - Dr. Mike
@ianemerick99722 жыл бұрын
@@RenaissancePeriodization haha yessirr! Thanks for catching the slip up
@noimnotnice2 жыл бұрын
If by cardio, you mean steady state, low intensity work over medium to long periods of time, no - that is incorrect.
@JonBlack4132 жыл бұрын
@@noimnotnice Explain?
@noimnotnice2 жыл бұрын
@@JonBlack413 Long period, steady-state cardio has no causal connection to longevity or any benefit for heart health. Contrarily, done too much, it can dangerous. The cyclist's heart is a thing.
@richardj1319Ай бұрын
I do a lot of walking and cardio but not because I believe it'll burn more fat than weight training. I do it simply because I enjoy it, and whatever you enjoy doing - you will find the time and energy to do consistently.
I'm a top walker on Samsung health. I average around 30,000 steps a day. I can easily out eat my activity. So easily basically without any effort. It's all about diet and calorie restriction. Cut out the junk food.
@paragon17822 жыл бұрын
What are you doing that gives you that many steps everyday? 🤣
@Hypno_Llama2 жыл бұрын
@@paragon1782 walking
@paragon17822 жыл бұрын
@@Hypno_Llama :0
@a-terrible-fate5322 жыл бұрын
i use samsung health on my phone to track my steps as well and I average 10-13k steps a day so a lot less than you but still a lot more then the majority of Americans
@marcus_ohreallyus2 жыл бұрын
As someone who knows how long it takes to burn 400 calories, I find it easier to skip the nightly PBJ. But I also do a 4 mile walk every day, and if that adds to my deficit then that's a good thing. But relying on movement with no focus on diet to lose body fat is a fool's errand. Also, cardio makes me seriously hungry.
@someone-ji2zb2 жыл бұрын
Yea, food is 99% of your weight loss mission. It is a lot easier to eat 1600~ calories than it is to do cardio for 2 hours straight... and that still wouldn't equal just moderating your diet.
@qstorm762 жыл бұрын
Great video. For me I’ve effortlessly lost the most fat from tracking my steps cutting out junk as mentioned. I do steady state cardio to build endurance & aerobic capacity.
@MrCabimero9 ай бұрын
I am a physician and I counsel patients that if you think about it , gastric bypass patients don't wake up the day after surgery and say, "Let's go to the gym!." They lose weight/fat because of calorie deficit, period. Granted, they lose muscle early on , until they CAN eventually do some weight training. That said, I still believe cardio has it's cardiac benefits, apart from weight loss. And, as others have said in the comments, for some of us doing early morning cardio has some benefits for us mentally and jumpstarts the day. So if that works for you, do what works for you.
@uneverknow81542 ай бұрын
For me cardio is the way to warm up at the beginning of training. Also I'm sure that cardio has something to do with hormones in a positive way and stay healthy at the same time.
@katrinacara2102 Жыл бұрын
35 pounds down, no cardio except walking every other day and strength training 4x a week + calorie deficit and I love it 😊. Seeing really nice body recomposition too. 35 pounds to go!
@iamrysheem11 ай бұрын
So you are doing cardio.
@briceanderson328111 ай бұрын
Great job
@oliviaraymond849610 ай бұрын
So cardio then 😅
@Dan-ch8kv Жыл бұрын
The discipline of getting up earlier has wider dividends than than just the fat loss journey. I get a lot more done in the day with that kind of schedule. Plus lifting wakes me up in a way that caffeine could never offer.
@minhuang884810 ай бұрын
I mean... do you though? Kind of stands to reason that you just shuffle around your productivity window, I know I have tried all manners of allocating my time, and it always ends up way too close to draw any conclusions. I mean, if it's your magic hour, sure, that should do the trick
@Dan-ch8kv10 ай бұрын
@@minhuang8848 Yes. It’s anecdotal, but I’m not a morning person and this works for me really well. It also gives me time before work to wind down from the workout and get into a happy place mentally.
@bilbo_gamez61954 ай бұрын
As a fighter I can 💯% say heavy bag and shadow boxing with light weights are the best forms of cardio/fat loss you can get. It works your entire body, helps you work on your breathing, builds strength/muscle, coordination and it's also soooo fun 😂
@jaimeim18Ай бұрын
What about rope jumping?
@bilbo_gamez6195Ай бұрын
@@jaimeim18 yer rope jumping is also amazing cardio. It doesn't target as many muscles (hits calves heavily) or teach body mechanics as well though. Just not as good cardio either in the long run, your calves will fail before your cardio fails when jumping rope. With bag work your cardio OR whole body will fail with exhaustion lol.
@jimsmith87976 ай бұрын
You can’t outrun a poor diet
@jeffreyreyes2222Ай бұрын
Ive been going to the gym for years now. Cardio has indeed made me lose weight but i still have all this stomach fat i could never get rid of. And i would do like >45 min of cardio + 1 hour strength a week. I got so used to the idea of running that when i dont run i feel less productive when trying to lose weight. But i do think its time i change it up
@SenranLu2 жыл бұрын
This video really put things into perspective for me, i usually do 15-20k steps at work and on my lunch I hit the gym doing weights for an hour. Then when I’m home I do an insanity workout tape while being on a diet. Im gonna cut out the cardio at home since I’m hitting a lot steps at work 5 days a week. When i was doing that life style I felt drained and destroyed. When the weekend hit (my rest days) I just laid in bed and didn’t want to do anything. Thank you for your video.
@craigdamage5 ай бұрын
No. That's BS. I already get up at 5am anyway. Instead of sitting there sipping coffee all morning watching KZbin videos I should go out running instead.
@InsafFouz3 ай бұрын
The bottom line is it all depends on the individual and how they achieve the caloric deficit.
@InsafFouz3 ай бұрын
The bottom line is it all depends on the individual and how they achieve the caloric deficit.
@Game7Mode Жыл бұрын
On a psychological level, outdoor long distance running has been a great tool for fat loss for me over the years. That style of running exposes weaknesses in the body and more important than the calories burned during each run, it changes my brain/mind in ways that result in being more motivated to get leaner because long distance running is easier the leaner you are. That said I like a muscular and full look so it's a balance. I do moderate the number of miles per week and per session to stay strong and explosive but in terms of helping my mindset this is a necessary aspect of leaning up for me.
@Hehehoohoo-j3d6 ай бұрын
I found for me cardio is my preferred lever for controlling a deficit. For some reason if I eat under 2800 calories I just have such bad sleeping problems, but I feel my maintenance is around 2500. It’s rele annoying but feels the only way I can get a good deficit in is if I do cardio to make up the difference, so that way I can atleast sleep!
@chasehunt40043 ай бұрын
I’ve been lifting for 10 years. Fitness is my tool used for decompressing. I like the muscles, no doubt. Each has it’s result. I work at a desk; so I will start each workout with a moderate pace incline walk. I read my bible and this helps to get my heart going for a good workout. “Gets me in the zone”. I will mix in some long runs for the decompression effect of a long week or stresses in my life. I mix in weights in that mix. I look at it as medicine. Hard week=Run Walk before workout=pre workout Weight lifting=strength/mind discipline
@sigmarecovery699 Жыл бұрын
I started my fitness journey by taking a walk around the block and doing keto and IF. I cut out all the sugar and fast food. Walking and keto worked great for me. Now, I’m in the gym 7 days a week. Recovering addict/alcoholic and in recovery from PTSD. Exercise, diet change, and the gym have saved my life.
@ThatGuyz829 ай бұрын
If I control my diet to a deep deficit, I lose weight faster sitting on the couch than I do exercising. Reason being, you build muscle when exercising. Which drives food consumption up. After about 26, you stop losing weight as easily by exercising and it is almost entirely diet.
@IMTRUTH4 ай бұрын
Just dont eat, duh
@HkFinn838 ай бұрын
Do more cardio. Be fit. It’s embarrassing to be a gym bro who spends all this time on their ‘fitness’ and gets winded walking up the stairs. Or you can count calories and lift weights and and be a bodybuilder and have the life expectancy of a Great Dane.
@jimmiecooksworth27884 ай бұрын
Dr. Mike, you are underrated….3:20 “make up for it by being lazy” the depth of what you mean by that is epic…. probably went right over a lot of folks’ head
@jimmiecooksworth27884 ай бұрын
To clarify….if I understand that correctly, I think what you mean is if you do cardio in excess and cut calories in excess, then being lazy is potentially anabolic