What Is The Best Form Of Cardio?

[@4-Months]

My fav cardio is sleeping to failure. Never miss this one!

[@thepear6684]

I sadly miss this one the most😅

[@segundacuenta726]

Lol, that would be death.

[@sjc5411]

I hear jerking off is a decent exercise 💦

[@evilpac2327]

I more often than not fail to sleep

[@matthewmadonna6943]

😂😂😂😂 Fail to failure

[@19gizzard]

The best cardio is the cardio you'll do!

[@segundacuenta726]

Word

[@finestPlugins]

Bingo

[@GoodieWithaHoodie]

I usually do the most boxing cardio when it’s cold. Mostly around Christmas

[@ashuanipi_3416]

On boxing day I'd assume​@@GoodieWithaHoodie

[@corneliusthecrowtamer1937]

@@GoodieWithaHoodie My wife and I box all the time

[@robertlambert8968]

Finally. I am a long distance runner, a cross country coach, a head track coach, and I run Marathons occasionally. I ran on scholarship at a D1 school in Utah. I get sick of looking up info on how to lift correctly where the self proclaimed expert dismisses cardio or will say things like it's "bad for you" or "you'll never like it, so just focus on lifting." Cardio is healthy, and because you are so smart and such a great critical thinker and presenter, you got my follow permanently. I love that your take isn't everyone should have my goals or do just like me. It's open, it's intelligent, and it's far more helpful than the majority of shit online. Great video. Great info.

[@mtrichie111]

Do keep in mind that later on in life, having the muscle killing forms of cardio are better for longevity

[@paulfick5440]

As an ultra runner, I usually don’t get running advice from the gym, nor bodybuilding advice from the trail. The only thing they have in common is that they’re both serious. I also found out I’m too old for his app!

[@amb7440]

@@mtrichie111 Can you elaborate more on your comment? Interested to hear which forms you're thinking of.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

The first 30-40lbs I lost was simply due to moving to NYC. At that time I legitimately changed nothing else. It’s an easy ~10k steps on a regular day, and that includes stairs and short sprints for a bus, train, or weirdo chasing you.

[@levondarratt787]

I can cinfirm..I visited NYC for the first tiem a month ago. I did a whopping 10K to 20k steps every day....versus living in LA, I use my car.... so the base level is already very different

[@WhoDevv]

lmaoo facts those MTA stairs will get you

[@Lukerogers0121]

That weird guy is Scott.

[@Anarcho-harambeism]

I get 20k steps working on my property lol. Just increasing your daily activity is a huge change for anlot of people.

[@wb7585]

I would prelude starting weight and previous activity before moving to New York

[@saikame5833]

Someone here said "the cardio that you will do" is probably the most accurate answer. Whatever you find fun that fits into your individual training plan that furthers your overall fitness goal.

[@Bunny11344]

Similar to how they say the best sunscreen is one that you wear daily

[@JohnDoe-z2r]

shush

[@richeffects]

@@Bunny11344 Yet most sunscreens are just as likely if not more likely to trigger cancer as the Sun lol.

[@brekkoh]

thats really not the point of the video tho, this is assuming you will and already do cardio, so its an assessment on what is more efficient

[@Sec_coach]

You have to do it Guys today are doing no cardio and think it’s a good idea

[@georgepurcell406]

40-minute walk to work. Amazing value of time invested and sustainability.

[@Creativeanduniqueusername]

This! I cycle to work but it's the same idea. A lot of people who go to the gym for cardio could probably benefit from similar efficiency by just walking to the gym, tapping the door and walking home instead of driving.

[@shannonlee4622]

I walked to and from work all summer, 40 minutes each way. Decided to start training to run a 10k and was surprised at how much endurance I already had built up.

[@aryanram02]

@@Creativeanduniqueusername what about reaching work all sweaty?

[@m_cabral]

Stuff like this is what I miss from working in an office.

[@UnDefinedLegacy]

@@aryanram02 if you are just starting yes you’ll be sweaty if you get experienced you won’t get sweaty it’s all depends on your layers and endurance.

[@Real28]

I hated cardio in any form. Then I found cycling. I can go FAST, and utilize these big legs to storm up hills making people on e-bikes look ridiculous as someone blows past them on their own power? Hell. Yes! Now in between my Zone 2 days, I throw in a Zone 4 day or I attack some Strava segments and push myself near VO2 Max. But my heart health has shot through the roof. Lowered my RHR from mid 60s to low 50s in 18mon. Sleeping in the middle 40s. HRV is in the 70ms range. All for a 41yr old male who was 319lbs at the start, now 219. Thank you Cycling. For these killer legs and the rejuvenated heart.

[@-esox-3714]

Sounds great, keep up the work.

[@Skyrim279]

Awesome!!

[@MyUniqueHandle.]

Hell yeah

[@lindsaytoussaint]

Awesome!! Also you’re doing the lords work embarrassing e-bike people 😂 those things are a menace in my city!

[@ChrisP978]

Cycling is awesome because you can vary the intensity from easy to intense, anywhere from 300 calories an hour to over 1000. I get tired from walking briskly for an hour but cycling even at high intensity I can do for hours at a time. 4000 calorie rides are not uncommon.

[@that_guy628]

My fav cardio is walking from machine to machine. Kills me

[@stevenstokes6306]

The new year gym goer special

[@bjohnson306]

😂😂😂😂

[@gmddolbaeb2191]

Leg day reference.

[@manuelpineiromourazos6514]

My cardio is thinking about taxes.

[@themagescorner]

I will change my workout routine to avoid moving to machines on another level. Can't have walking ruining my gains! 😂

[@2xtheSize]

Rowing is underrated. By far the most impactful thing I’ve done in fitness.

[@bonoharvey]

I have a water rower. I'm barely up to 10 minutes and It's pretty intense.Debating if I'm going to lift 3 days a week and Row 2 days a week to get better.

[@Metalxenon]

I recently started rowing and it’s one of the best cardio workouts I’ve ever done! Definitely underrated

[@Mr.Malice]

Jumping in, best thing I've ever done. Rowing is fantastic.

[@blommiiz]

I guess it's really good but you gotta have access to it and the transportation to and from the activity also gotta be accounted for when comparing it to other cardio activities.

[@jacklee3998]

how did you get into rowing? Is it just the rowing machines or out in the water?

[@Prymul]

The one you like, want and can do consistantly.

[@dznStripe]

David Goggins has entered the chat

[@BrazenCaballo2212]

@@dznStripe "Do what sucks everyday."

[@NoEvidenceForGod]

So masturbation?

[@alexworm1707]

Just like everything routine related.

[@hunterkohler3697]

Good one

[@mrsourgit7462]

Had been cutting for 3 months .... then I bought a treadmill for home ... getting the steps in on non lifting days, weight shed off so much quicker , walking while watching KZbin or some series is ez and effective!

[@tiffanym4039]

I have this same experience. As soon as I started hitting those steps on non lifting days the pounds melted off.

[@adrientorres3367]

Why not get her steps on lifting days too?

[@sebastiangundolf6740]

​@@adrientorres3367I think he's getting in those steps on lifting days, but the problem for many people is that they have neither the motivation to go outside for a long walk not a treadmill at home. On lifting days you are most likely in the gym, so jumping on a treadmill or bike is easier than on non-lifting days for many of us...

[@comradeelmo5739]

I’ve been trying to lose weight for a while with just dieting, but as soon as I started going on the treadmill everyday for an hour, I’ve been losing weight pretty fast

[@NoEvidenceForGod]

@@tiffanym4039 $200 for your 5 day worn gym socks. Take it or leave it

[@LASoundCrafter]

I’m 73 and have taken up rowing, picked up an aviron rower - can do intermittent sprints, extended sessions. Best for me, rowing uses upper and lower body concurrently without impacting joints. Plus I walk 6 miles every day early in the morning (around 13,000+ steps)

[@blank2541]

That’s awesome

[@nathanielsmithies]

Well done mate!

[@moneygoodmauri7859]

Respect ❤

[@OneTouch1980]

Awesome. The rower is so much fun, we use the water rower with the errgata attachment.

[@cyrusjunden]

Unfortunately I can’t walk due to be disabled. However, I found that cycling on my stationary bike I absolutely can do. Knocking out 80-100 miles a week. I watch Tour de France unchained. It’s amazing for inspiration

[@Spajari]

I’m in a similar boat with a torn tendon in my foot 😢 what kind of bike would you recommend?

[@KalJoao]

For sure. I broke my wrist and was SO sad to not be able to cycle anymore until I discovered recumbent trikes FTW! Glad you found something to work for you as well.

[@defealeladia9990]

80 miles a week??? You animal

[@jensschreiner5351]

Try taking off the mask. That may help 😅

[@apoolem]

@@jensschreiner5351 You are out of your mind, if you think, that masks facilitate disabilities like this 😂

[@AlexWayneTV]

Long walks, or walks in general, are my favorite type of cardio because I can do them every day, and there are so many benefits, especially for mental health.

[@omnignarusist]

same. 5-6x a week. 4-5 miles a day ezpz. sunshine. clears mind.

[@BGeezy4sheezy]

Walking is king. It makes your whole body work better, and doesn’t have any downsides

[@tiana4102]

Same here. Walking also helps clear my head. 10,000 steps per day keeps me sane. If I don't walk daily then I feel on edge and get annoyed easily. My body craves long daily walks now. I think being outside in nature also helps, compared to being in an artificial environment like a gym.

[@CobGobblin]

but it takes so long and my humongous calf's always start cramping

[@moreflexmoresex3011]

​@@CobGobblinjust take them off, duh 🙄

[@thorneto2742]

For me the best cardio has been getting back into skateboarding. Not only is it building muscles I never use whole lifting but the cardio is very intense very quickly. I’m loving it

[@cedric9165]

Skating won't build you muscle lol

[@thorneto2742]

@@cedric9165 Skating absolutely strengthens all sorts of the smaller balance and stabilizing muscles that you can’t see. It isn’t going to build any visible muscle but that’s why I also strength train

[@Gandhi_Physique]

@@cedric9165 If you're moving in ways you normally don't, you'll gain at least something. Could be permanent pain, could be stronger stabilization muscles.

[@EM_vi_ix]

What's great about walking is you can listen to music, a podcast, or audio book and zone out while doing it.

[@GaryLiseo]

You can even turn it into an adventure. Go walking around town and check out new shops, parks, whatever is around.

[@DeRock401]

Same with running lol. Can you not listen to music while running?

[@IGleeker]

@@DeRock401music ofc, audiobooks? Not really. Maybe because running makes me wanna kmș in intervals

[@andreliskiesa]

@@DeRock401running is the worst cardio you can ever do lol. 90% cant run correctly plus its so much work on joints and muscles and recovery its just useless.

[@monkeymox2544]

@@andreliskiesa Very silly thing to say. Running is no more 'useless' than any other hobby. People do it because they enjoy it.

[@Gotterdamerung]

Rowing. All day. Compound movement, you can do steady state cardio for 45 minutes to an hour or hour and a half, and you're working legs, core, back and arms, AND it's low impact.

[@benstark5320]

Rowing is the king in my opinion too.

[@pyth0nify]

Why is rowing never discussed in these cardio vids?

[@Rafroo]

@@pyth0nify I came here hoping to see rowing myself haha. Im guessing its just not an easy cardio and probably has a lot of interference.

[@spiritededucators]

Rowing is king. 86% of your body’s muscles are activated, low strain on your joints, low impact, as strenuous as you want to make it. I’m so passionate about it, I’ve gotten many friends and my elderly parents committed to rowing daily. I’ve also lost over 100 Lbs in 15 months, gained muscle and lung capacity. I hate rowing but it works well. I do it everyday hard for 20 minutes.

[@running0409]

Could be it’s not mentioned because similarly to swimming it does require a little bit of technique so that you avoid injury.

[@XiangYu94]

I love running. Been doing it almost daily for 2 years and managed to stay injury free due to my background in strength training - from the start, I focused on form (just like weights) and progressively overloaded with proper equipment (like gym). When you get to a point where you can run steadily for 5K+ thru your nose and still feel fresh after, it’s a great feeling. Running, especially distance running, is something that’s very human… use it if you can!

[@charlesroman-fr6wz]

Dear Dr Mike, Something I’ve found probably hits a lot of these is the rowing machine. You can do any of the forms of intensity moderation (MIIT, HIIT, SS, etc.) on it, as you kind of can with anything. It uses most of the body, pushing mainly with quads, glutes, and hamstrings, but also makes use of the lats, biceps, and rear delts. Most gyms also have a rowing machine, and while they’re not cheap, they’re about within the same range as a treadmill. Many will also convert power/speed to assumed calories/hour which is a nice approximate. Mine has historically been at about 750cal/hour with some experience in the sport. Very much worth considering, and the technique side just streamlines each stroke taken.

[@Beowulf45]

Rowing is great, but I feel like if your form is not great, you might hurt yourself. Much like swimming, it's easy on the joints and can be aerobic or anaerobic. Phenomenal workout, for sure!

[@glum_hippo]

I’m surprised rowing wasn’t mentioned at all, but I guess that’s why he started by saying this was geared toward people who are thinking… they can fill in the blanks. 😅

[@obsolesced]

Always thought rowing beats all other cardio exercises because of how much range of motion you get - knees, hips, and back can go into full flexion and extension, which I find helps a lot with opening up stiff muscles. Another machine I like but is quite rare is the skiing machine which allows a nearly similar ROM.

[@assortmentofpillsbutneverb3756]

​@@obsolescedmakes me wonder about those old skate mats. Slick plastic with fuzzy socks to slide back and forth

[@joshmerchant5470]

I found your channel after stumbling on your podcast with the other Dr. Mike. I've struggled with my weight massively for the past 6 or so years. In the past 4 weeks, by altering my diet and using your advice, I've managed to go from 306lb to 288lb - and Im still moving forward! Your videos have really helped changed my mindset and give me the willpower to keep going. My target is to get to 220! Thank you!

[@That.Capricorn]

Congratulations! That's great progress 👏👏

[@musyclover]

He’s a PHD not a real doctor and he’s on steroids

[@thesmellycatjazz]

​@@musycloverThis isn't the "gotcha" you think it is.

[@joshmerchant5470]

@musyclover I knew all of this information already and it had absolutely no bearing on my ability to lose weight from his advice.

[@datmemexd501]

@@musycloveryou are neither a PHD or an MD so how do you help the conversation????

[@melogranohifi]

The fact that walking is the best cardio is also the reason why for most people getting a dog and walking it every day is an excellent fitness choice as well as just the best choice for their lives as a whole

[@carloss.8447]

I've lost 38lbs ytd, and majority is thanks to this KZbin channel. Really made me think more on how I work out and structure my workouts. Really glad to have found this channel. Glad to see cardio mentioned because it's a part of my workout.

[@RecruiterMan81]

I've burned off 60 to 80 pounds twice in my life doing the stair climber. Highly recommend. It great at keeping you on pace and relatively low impact. I'm 175lb at 5-11 and feeling great.

[@Chilli_Tea]

nah caloric defecit is what makes you lose weight, eating less is all that matters

[@RecruiterMan81]

@@Chilli_Tea well yes but you can incase the deficit doing cardio. I usual go near max setting so I can burn a lot of calories 600-800 a typical session. 1350 is my record.

[@KnightofAntiquity]

​@@Chilli_Teadoing that and stair masyer speeds that along considerably.

[@Dave8T9]

@@Chilli_Tea low calories with lifting and cycling is how I'm losing weight right now. 17lbs in just over a month. I feel half dead but I'm still lifting and cycling daily, fasting 23 hours, low calories meal between 4pm and 5pm so i workout fasted and go in to recovery fasted forcing my body to burn fat instead of calories. I started at 400lbs so not everyone will get the weight loss I got. My body was just waiting for an excuse to start burning that fat since I went from 400 to 1k steps per day and zero exercise to around 5k steps and 40 minutes exercise every morning in the last month. 382.8lbs now and happy AF with the results so far. No intention of slowing down just yet

[@cornelsyrzysko5897]

Thanks doc. Just started my cardio journey to lose weight and woke up with my knee (old injury) yelling at me cause the jogging was too high impact. You gave me a few other options now that I can work at until the muscles are strong enough to support the knee

[@vojtechkoubik8773]

Best cardio is Dog. Walking, jogging, swimming, playing. Everything is better with a dog. :)

[@davorzdralo8000]

Even sex.

[@thatindiandude4602]

@@davorzdralo8000 calm down Adesanya

[@rowanmoloney1559]

If you make the quality of your dogs life your priority you'll have a great time 👍

[@10Filip]

Not really good idea for gravity cycling, but ok.

[@harryjack4475]

@@thatindiandude4602😭😭

[@mjtdacoolest96]

11:08 I’m from Philadelphia and I’m a strong swimmer😂 I also use conductive earphones when I swim it’s a total game changer. Keep up the great work Dr. Mike! I’ve been a long time fan and you’ve helped me lose 70+lbs

[@ButternutSquat]

Hahaha came hear to say the same up here in Montreal! Those headphones are pretty cool

[@johkonut]

when he did the "i'm in a swimming club" voice, immediately came down here to look for you lol

[@danielazerlauth9749]

How do the earphones stay on when you swim? I’m finding it very frustrating with mine.

[@krunchyapples]

I've recently added swimming to my workouts and it has done wonders for me. I could not maintain running as part of my schedule for very long, but swimming has been an absolute game changer because I knew I needed some sort of cardio but just didn't know the right one to do. Swimming is something I can sustain for a long time

[@ianbaker4295]

My favorite form of cardio is skating. My second favorite is walking/hiking, and then there’s biking. I swam competitively and am a certified lifeguard, yet swimming is not my cup of tea for cardio. Anyway, this was a great video!

[@Anonymityfan]

That sounds like something that's only an option for rich people

[@rowanmoloney1559]

​​@@Anonymityfan eh? Walking is free, swimming could be too. Then skating and cycling don't exactly have high entry costs especially when purchased 2nd hand. What is it about those hobbies that make them exclusive to rich people?

[@Anonymityfan]

@@rowanmoloney1559 sorry I thought you said skiing

[@rowanmoloney1559]

@@Anonymityfan lol ya that is financially prohibitive for most people. I agree 👍

[@mindharp]

​@@Anonymityfan bullshit you thought he said skiing. Instead you realized you were an asshole

[@SpencerTheMenacer]

3 hour retail job + 30 minutes of weighted vest incline walking at the gym (with strength training) + another 4 hour retail job is my favorite way to do my cardio! 20K steps a day while still eating 3K+ calories a day while still maintaining/slowly losing weight 💪

[@Nomadestra1776]

I started using a stationary bike. I do 10 minutes of light warm up with light resistance, then 30-45 minutes of real work on the bike. Good for cardio and pretty good for toning legs too. When get off of it, your legs should be feeling the burn. Last 5 minutes I up the resistance to a hill climb and lock in hard.

[@EgglyMcBagelface3]

I'm a triathlete who lifts. Would RP ever do an episode dedicated to strength training for competitive endurance athletes?

[@releno27]

Upvoted. Same stance here, it's walking that fine line of staying muscular, but not packing on bulk since being lighter makes it easier to run & cycle. But you still want to look good and not be a skinny mini.

[@koalakyle19]

@@releno27 Yeah we need this video

[@ryanfleming2091]

This. Trying to keep my cardio up while building size is tough

[@alisdairSH]

Another vote for the same. I'm a runner & cyclist. So, the inverse of this video - my lifting needs to fit around my primary workouts, not fitting in cardio around the gym.

[@levondarratt787]

@@alisdairSH but the legs from cycling remain massive, right? with or without gym...?

[@gutts1405]

So happy to hear this. Been gymming for 20+ years, and have always used the elliptical. Always found it the most comfortable and I watch movies on my phone while doing it.

[@normal1972]

Was doing high interval sprints on the elliptical at the gym while watching. It was good motivation. I also do cardio kickboxing 3 days a week. It helps my mobility. I earned my 80% VA disability in my misspent youth jumping out of airplanes so mobility and impact are important.

[@seegud_]

I started walking again and my body feels wonderful.I have discovered that fitness is only enjoyable when you're doing what you like.For some people that's taking a simple stroll.

[@IamSpiders]

Cycling can very easily be used to replace car trips

[@CrazyCowboy10101]

I know nothing about kinesiology/gym knowledge/body development and have never seen any youtube content on this type of stuff. I just want to say that you guys are amazing at breaking this stuff down and making the topic digestible for new people and people who are more versed in the subject. Perfect amount of comedy, and knowledge, and down to earth nature. Thanks for the content!

[@Atlas-Disco]

Was just talking about this topic with a fellow RP fan. You always seem to publish vids that are top of mind.

[@4-Months]

Maybe he is in your walls (he could probably be though)

[@that_guy628]

Rp app uses your mic like any other So he is listening to you all the time Jokes guys

[@brandong3746]

...His butlers are always listening

[@vannomanno1]

@@4-Months my Dr. Mike shrine in my house has microphones and cameras that feed directly to Mike's studio

[@topshelfdustin3060]

That sound you heard last night sleeping? That was Mike...he knows you've been a bad boy.

[@ILoveWeightedPullups]

Started BJJ recently and notice that I’m stronger from lifting, but gas out ridiculously fast grappling. Cardio is important!

[@JayFrii420]

bjj is by far the most exhausting cardio out there imo. you feel great afterwards tho

[@captain.mouthwash]

@@JayFrii420id argue wrestling is even more cardio based

[@JayFrii420]

@@captain.mouthwash never wrestled only done bjj. what makes wrestling more cardio based?

[@captain.mouthwash]

@@JayFrii420 BJJ is more technical but high level folkstyle wrestling requires explosive movements and strength to control the person over a 6 or 7 minuet match.

[@nike23458]

@@JayFrii420 the BJJ guys gassed out when trying boxing in our gym lol, didnt even last 2 rounds of light sparring.

[@YellowravenRS]

This video excellently sums up in just over 15 minutes what I've painfully learned through trial and error over the same amount of years. Listen to the doctor!

[@mitchs1724]

His bit on his “background cardio” is key. This is something I’ve been pushing to do as well. Make sure my total number steps for the day hit my benchmark… everything else I do is a cherry on top cardio wise.

[@TheVlad1616]

Just started doing elliptical work, so I am very happy to listen to this.

[@nimblegoat]

I mainly go to gym for RT, bike there for warm up. But on one day I drive to do HIIT, discovered elliptical was so easy and safe on joints . As sometimes do step, when i ramp that up , you really have to watch your feet. Now I'm fitter, I found a really good cardio HIIT workout in record time. The Ski-erg machine. I do full squats - 30 fast pull downs and squats , 1 minute rest and repeat 3 more times , all done in under 8 minutes . Hope to get up to 4*50 squats, that's a pretty good all muscle work out , if also did quite a bit of quad, hamstrings, glute workout in gym . Cycling home you can feel it . Just doing 4 sets of squats at home of 50 is probably a burn, I have the erg machine ast full resistance to work upper body

[@TheHUDYY]

i do jumprope everyday for 1h, with intervals of 1:30 work / 30 sec rest. burns around 800 calories with average hr of 150-160

[@zunaedanwar5620]

Best cardio is putting a bike or elliptical or something infront of a TV and just doing it at whatever pace gets you through an episode of a good TV show. With time, your pace will increase. But the nice thing is, you're never bored.

[@dymoster]

I always turn on Dr Mike Israetel as background videos during my bike exercises in the gym

[@NocturnalIntuition]

Bikes and ellipticals are the worst cardio machines , they burn the least amount of calories . You don’t need a tv , you can watch anything you want on your phone while on the treadmill or stair master which burn way more calories .

[@MrMusic238]

I have a incline treadmill under my desk. I walk for an hour while playing video games and the time flies by

[@DMurdock]

@@NocturnalIntuition they burn the least amount of calories per hour, but you can do them for several hours straight and still be functional the next day. Can you use a stair master for 4 hours? How do your legs feel right after?

[@ampstudios]

@@NocturnalIntuition says you!!!!!! whatever works FOR YOU

[@Itsraininben]

A couple more things to mention about swimming: first and foremost, its the only bodyweight activity that gets progressively harder as you lose body fat. The compressive aspect of the water; The big squeeze you feel at the bottom of the pool happens on the surface, in that way, the water acts like a whole body compression stocking and reduces bloat. It's also something you can do forwards and backwards at max roms for certain joints if you want to double dip some rehab while you're getting your cardio.

[@seegud_]

I'm glad you mentioned this because I've recently started walking again and doing resistance training.I have an interest in scuba diving.Someone told me that swimming is great for fitness as well.

[@kylebrown4293]

You also burn a lot of calories because the pool is normally fairly cool so keeping warm and or overheating has a less detrimental affect

[@shmuckling]

I've never heard of that first one, and to be honest I can't say I understand it. Why would swimming get harder as you lose body fat? I would think that by getting skinnier you would cut though the water with less resistance/drag? What am I missing?

[@mattmalcolm534]

@@shmuckling fat is less dense than muscle so staying afloat is easier when you're fatter

[@HerculesLoyd]

@@shmucklingmuscle is denser than fat and therefore less buoyant. If you have a lot of dense muscle and little fat you have to fight to not sink, let alone swim efficiently. That being said, it’s not like elite swimmers are fat. I swam D1 and was below 10% body fat, not super jacked more of a Phelps build.

[@justinjalenleetiller]

LOVE BASKETBALL. It’s something I would take time to do regardless. The cardio is really just a bonus, but work myself good especially in longer sessions

[@andyreidsmustache9247]

Full court basketball is no joke but even half court can be a great workout.

[@blaydecarosone3448]

0:53 turned it off after this

[@greatrulo]

Same here. :(

[@gabethomas1946]

Same here. :(

[@BC-cx9mx]

🤣

[@cloudstrife4897]

So you’re not one of the “smart ones”

[@slice3867]

Same

[@takvacs]

0:33 Scott the video guy is going into the chamber for that typo

[@endlrls]

Haha.. I actually said "Oh Sh*t" when I saw it.. Good Eye, mate

[@katarh]

This video encouraged me to get off my butt and hit the elliptical. My shoulder was sore from my coach having me do a PR on bench on Thursday.... well, it's Saturday now, and I could have done SOME cardio yesterday. Definitely needed it today. Tomorrow I'll hit those muscles again with accessory movements to round out the week's sets. Thanks for the motivation!

[@DasPartyPooper]

Lets appreciate how Mike adds a quick summary at the start of the video for people that may have a short attention span.

[@SLiCkJo]

A lot of people affected with this disability. Mike is such a wholesome guy.

[@IvoGundlach1]

If you can't watch a 16 minute video that's sad

[@Football__Junkie]

Whole-Part-Whole

[@DasPartyPooper]

@@IvoGundlach1 One may watch but to fully pay attention may be difficult for certain individuals.

[@IvoGundlach1]

@@DasPartyPooper pathetic

[@davidkeane2399]

Fittest person I know is my wife. She's a mountain girl form the French alps and hasn't changed weight in the last 25 years, despite 2 kids. All she does is hiking in the mountains above our house, and ski-touring in winter. Never had an injury, a back problem, any joint issues. Keeping up with her on a 3000ft climb is the best cardio ever. I burn a shedload of calories and feel fine the next day. Plus it's outside and absolutely stunning scenery.

[@fahada1921]

Good for you. Great life.

[@rjanjasund5998]

Not to mention all the stability and balance training from walking uneven terrain while carrying load on your back.

[@BH-sy1qt]

I first read Fattest person I know is my wife. I thought damn this man is brave.

[@IsaacFNghost]

I’m glad to hear that hitting a number of steps per day is good enough to not burn muscle but good enough to burn some fat off. That’s great news for someone who’s always been pretty thin and wants to gain as much muscle as possible and size

[@christopherramirez7262]

Hey brother. I just wanted to say , I appreciate how straight forward you are and the dark humor you have makes it easy for us to understand at times 🤣. But in all seriousness I love how there’s no flashy edits , no flashy thumbnails just straight knowledge and a bald head mfer

[@jamesbrumfield1193]

At 40, I'm more concerned with having strong lungs and a strong heart than having a bunch of muscle. With that said, my toughest cardio routine is 10 rounds on the heavy bag with a minute of burpees(10-15) in between rounds. I still lift weights, but I'm not as strong since I shifted my focus to cardiovascular stamina. Do what is important to you.

[@abgportal]

I agree here. Being lean in good cardiovascular health trumps whatever muscle loss you may get. The interference effect is not even big and when you are 40 its hard to get completely diced without cardio anyway.

[@micker9830]

Muscle is very important for health, not just strength. You don't need to be massive, but you should have decent muscle mass. As you age, you will lose muscle mass and you don't want to start with very little.

[@mjxw]

Working on the heavy bag is incredible cardio, especially if you train like you might fight (i.e. in sharp, max effort 2-3 minute bursts). And what's more, unlike a lot of cardio exercises, it's not boring. I think people are a bit shy about starting it, afraid they'll look foolish or something, but I get probably one guy a month coming up to me asking for advice about starting it.

[@abgportal]

@@mjxw I started training MMA at age 40 and I love it. Something about hitting that heavy bag once you have warmed up.

[@levondarratt787]

yes, but 25 to 40 is really a young age category, so I would not be too concerned.....at 60 probably best to shift to your approach...but of cours everyone has a personal approach...

[@victoriasalcido1891]

60/120s are great. Sprint as fast as you can for 60 seconds and then walk for 120 seconds. It really helps with overall jogging as well.

[@joshuabryant9198]

I like rowing, weighted jump ropes (crossrope), and skateboarding.

[@PearseNation]

I’m out walking with my dogs and a weight vest. Definitely my favorite cardio

[@Dutchbrother07]

Listened to this doing cardio. Was more engaging than most workout material I listen to. Thanks for the pointers!

[@Lost_In_LA]

Cardio should be thought of as strength training for the heart-perhaps measured periodically by resting beats per minute since as the heart gets stronger, it pushes blood more efficiently. Professional runners have incredible low resting bpm. In this way, I'd hope someone like Dr Mike would recommend some level of progressive overload where one mixes either duration (similar to # of reps) with difficulty (similar to increasing the weight). A walker for example can increase the distance or time walked but there are limits of that being useful, so walking hills or inclines, adding a rucksack, or increasing speed would be ways to progressively get the BPM up during the activity. Anyway, just a thought.

[@ElPietroK1NG]

I agree the "cardiovascular adaptations" should have been an important criteria for judging what is the best form of cardio. Aswell as the ratio of time effeciency to cardio vascular improvements. Walking takes a long time during the week, whereas HIIT can give you great health/cardio vascular results with minimal time investement for instance. As a hypertrophy youtube channel "time efficiency" should have been one of the most important factors in my opinion, most people don't have enough time to lift weights enough already, less time doing 1 hour walks means more time for lifting.

[@mcfarvo]

16:40 I'm on my elliptical machine as you speak!

[@guilhermemarques5770]

Im on a walk

[@saadb0ys]

As am I 🔥

[@guyvigor]

25 mins in on the elliptical😊

[@illuminati1866]

Im in my bed...

[@theslimzable]

Same.

[@SzaboB33]

Biking changed my life. Walking messes up my ankles and with biking I can get exhausted and still stand comfortably, it's such an amazing feeling. And I have a step tracker as well, I've got to go, she's finally stuck in the washing machine.

[@MichaelDeLaRosa]

If walking messes you up, go barefoot or zero drop shoes

[@SzaboB33]

@@MichaelDeLaRosa I already use that, they are not good at all.

[@WarrenRedlich]

1:30 - Which form of cardio does the most for VO2Max?

[@freneticfanatic]

Probably the assault bike

[@strategicsage7694]

Doing the most for VO2 Max isn't about what kind of cardio you do. It's about how long you do it for, and how intensely. You can reach the proper intensity on a wide range of methods. Generally low-impact and an 80-20 split is advised; 80% of the volume low-moderate intensity 'Zone 2' for the aerobic base, 20% high intensity intervals for raising the 'peak'. Going high-intensity too often isn't sustainable due to the huge amount of fatigue.

[@Bori.1776]

Your mom.

[@thouia3614]

I second that​@@freneticfanatic

[@hassleoffa]

My wife is a swimmer. Countless laps, she’s now 55 yo. I don’t recall her ever having an injury.

[@fishjohn014]

Yep, nothing can compare to swimming hard Its unbelievablely effective

[@drolleskate6164]

Yeah it’s the best of both worlds. Low impact on your joints while your heart rate skyrockets and you don’t sweat

[@noctis3228]

@@drolleskate6164 Well you do sweat. You just don't feel it. But I agree, swimming is great. I've been a competitive swimmer for 15+ years and it's such an elegant and effective sport if you're really good at it.

[@RekNyner]

Finally, a trainer that recommended my favorite path for exercise: - 'beat off gators' 12:32

[@roobear5357]

It’s definitely a risky exercise in terms of losing muscle mass😮

[@hooktraining3966]

I go to a local park every day and walk 10k steps. I get some fresh air and sunlight and it's quiet.

[@Paroex]

My favourite is trail running, both because of the scenery and the demands it puts on the stabilising muscles in the foot and lower leg.

[@PcCAvioN]

Natural built in interval training also

[@raven-19x]

Outdoor cardio just hits different and is a good change of scenario from the gym.

[@executioner_ecgbert884]

For me, trail running is great because the scenery and elevation constantly changes. Treadmills make me want to go to sleep

[@antoniaz]

I am on my third Schwinn AirDyne (AD) since 1988. Millions of miles, and lots of variability depending on your grip. Takes up little/no room, needs no electricity, is quiet and works!

[@memphisreines]

@0:02 you added one to many J's to number 3. in your list

[@uncleb7821]

You edited the original post and still missed the obvious grammatical error. Super cringe.

[@cbbz]

@@uncleb7821ur slow af

[@memphisreines]

@uncleb7821 you are up for a brutal awakening if a simple error gets running to your anxiety medication and panties on a bunch.

[@memphisreines]

​@uncleb7821, go back to your 30 minute work outs, fruit cake and dont trip on your bunched up panties.

[@Feralswipes]

Too many*

[@timbroslice]

Guys help!! Per the instructions, I have to turn this off at around 0:56. Anybody else with this issue??

[@laikachelletaya]

Thank you for this! I do triathlons so a lot of swimming and cycling and I like options for the run training to preserve joints as I get older. I like your videos because they're smart, down to earth, and really packed with fact and data-based information that reflect your thoroughness in preparing them. I'm glad to see elliptical on your list now since I'm nursing shin splits.

[@moghaddam2002]

Swimming has also helped develop my shoulders quite nicely. Highly underrated IMO.

[@executioner_ecgbert884]

Swimming has to be the best form of exercise for longevity imo

[@egdm1235]

I did jiu jitsu and other martial arts for 20 years before taking up swimming. This is the only form of exercise I've experienced where I feel better after I'm done than before I started. And my shoulders, which used to bother me, now feel completely bulletproof.

[@lollipop84858]

Who are these people going around actively underrating swimming that you speak of...?

[@louistrece]

The best exercise of them all

[@ettico0513]

12:35 Pause

[@qui1766]

Slow on the eccentric, quick on the concentric and you’ll reach failure in no time

[@MedronVisuals]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@yuanyuanyi5282]

Thank you so much. I have checked a lot of posts in the internet for I am not enjoy jogging. And many posts and friends told me jogging is the best cadio I should have, and the one I must have. Now I can see through this question deeper.

[@BlahBlahPoop617]

On these “best forms of cardio videos”, they never take into account that just like with weights, you can also “progressively overload” with cardio by building a better endurance base. The more fit you become, the more you can do and burn with less fatigue for same amount. When I began cycling I could barely hold 150 watts for an hour. Now that’s low intensity to me. That’s over 500 calories burned in an hour. It was fatiguing to me to burn that many but now it is not. One I can hold 300 watts for an hour, which is about 1080 calories burned. And that’s about zone 2 cardio for me, which is not very high intensity. Cycling I think is better than jogging long term because it’s less stress on the joints (knees). If you’re not someone working on improving endurance, walking is probably the best cardio as it’s less fatiguing. I am around a fairly lean 220 LBS so I’ll burn around 600 calories walking every 10000 steps. I can easily do 20,000-30,000 steps a day and it doesn’t really get in the way of lifting.

[@greybluemoon1691]

the best cardio is playing with yourself to dr mike videos

[@CouscousEnjoyer]

Cuh.

[@Ayden-vi1io]

🤨

[@FatstaxMTG]

Stop your giving away my best techniques!

[@StevenClendenning]

The best is playing with yourself to YT comments

[@eddiehauser6661]

I injured my knee about a year ago, and wasn't able to do my usual cardio, jogging and boxing, so I started swimming, and it's been an amazing addition to my training! At 41, I'm leaner than I've been in 15 years, it's great on the joints, it adds unique respiratory requirements that I feel strengthen my lungs, and it's really enjoyable because even when you're working really hard, the water still feels relaxing and refreshing

[@kylebrown4293]

I was always under the impression that rowing and swimming were the best per unit time cardio workouts with swimming being the best because you have to keep yourself warm in the pool while also using almost every muscle in the body.

[@alexweisberger1669]

And that’s because you don’t have a PhD

[@kylebrown4293]

@@alexweisberger1669 I'm sorry my master's degree in biomedical engineering isn't enough for you

[@egdm1235]

"because you have to keep yourself warm in the pool" There's essentially no extra energy to maintain warmth unless you're staying relatively still in the water. If you're exerting yourself you're already overheating; the pool water just makes shunting that heat easier.

[@Damalycus]

I was also under that impression about rowing, but despite everyone's shitting on elliptical it proved to burn more overall calories for me, a little bit more than rowing or stepping. And is supersustainable. Whats great about rowing and elliptical is the fact you choose your own pace. YOu dont have to fiddle with settings all the time if you want to go slow or fast, you are not feeling uncomfortable somewhere between speed 9 or 10. You set your own speed or power.

[@DaveThomson]

​@@egdm1235i noticed i dont sweat when swimmiing

[@PochitaSensei]

Mike Doucette with another banger🗣️

[@stevenstokes6306]

Greg Isratel is gonna make a 20 min video in response

[@tiana4102]

Why is Greg so obsessed with Mike? It's borderline bullying / harassment at this point.

[@chefmcd7788]

​@tiana4102 Gred Doucet wants to have Dr. Mike's lovechild.

[@Perinio-inlove]

​@@tiana4102 hes obsessed with everybody😳💀🤣

[@sirfinnster3675]

@@tiana4102 🤡

[@returntosender123]

I hope this channel is thriving. It's so informative and helpful. Thanks guys.

[@abdulazeezmanga]

Listening whilst doing cardio🎉

[@jimhurst6168]

The best cardio is done outside in nature and in the sun.

[@Elly-z8l]

I do 30-38min (3km), 5.5-6km/hr with a 10kg weighted vest. Not high intensity yet not a breeze either. Twice a week. I train 5 days a week and do moderate intensity cardio training (non leg days as after leg sessions I just want to eat and rest) Heart Rate sits around 150 Feel good, I keep consistent, enjoy it. I maintain body weight, consistently maintain muscle mass and strength. You have to pick a version that enables you to stay consistent and something you actually enjoy. I do Legs Monday Tuesday: weighted vest walk, Chest/traps. Wednesday: weighted vest walk, back and shoulders Thursday: leg day Friday: core, triceps, biceps, calves.

[@ImShadowWRLD]

For all the people who do max incline and hold on to the treadmill while you walk... your defeating the purpose.

[@cameronfield4617]

You're* But this comment is king, no judgment but every time I see a fit person holding on to the treadmill at an incline I just can't understand what's going through their head

[@mousecatcher1]

Partner dancing is an underrated cardio activity!

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

The best type of cardio is the ones that you enjoy doing on a daily basis. For me shadowboxing is the best. It can be done anywhere at anytime so lack of time is not an excuse. 5 X 5 min rounds with 1 min breaks. If I have a busy day, I'll do one 5 min round every hour. Super effective.

[@chonkbadonk]

Swimmers bodies look fucking amazing for a reason. Love swimming

[@esembee7717]

Do people who swim get "swimmer's bodies", or is it just that those people naturally with "swimmer's bodies" achieve elite status?

[@egdm1235]

@@esembee7717 As someone who took up regular swimming in my 40's, it's the former. I'm never going to be taller, but I've definitely acquired that "long muscle buffness" look that swimmers have. I'm definitely more Y-shaped than the barrel I used to be, and it's not just from the weight loss.

[@graze8025]

Pro swimmers do weightlifting so you need to do both

[@shredd5705]

Swimmers have wide shoulders and V-back, but other things? Not so amazing, skinny legs

[@jbrock11]

Anybody know what kind of Fitness tracker Mike's wearing in this video?

[@jonmacbuff2268]

The pink kind, oddly enough. I guess Mike thinks it’s always breast cancer awareness month because he’s always looking out for the ladies.

[@StrengthShowcase]

Looks like my Mi Band 5, but what kind of trillionaire would opt for such a cheap option? 🤔

[@Zombiewasabi]

Medium intensity interval, 40min, every other day on the elliptical was the first thing I ever did for my fitness and it helped so much

[@heyselice]

0:27 minor spelling mistake

[@spencerlindquist9534]

PhD revoked

[@Robnoxious77]

yeah, what is a prin-clip-led? like a new ceiling light that clips in but is almost royal?

[@billnye5511]

Trolled

[@GuerillaRadiio]

🤓

[@paulgaras2606]

0:55 ok bye

[@yashmishra1212]

Based.

[@gabrielulloa1119]

I was watching this while doing cardio. Incline treadmill. Glad I've been choosing the right cardio.

[@XGazudin]

Walking is good, fighting is better, fucking is best.

[@hooktraining3966]

There isn't a woman within 100 miles of here

[@TheGreektrojan]

@@hooktraining3966 Stop making excuses and do what (or who) you need to for optimum results.

[@TheCanihavaname]

​@hooktraining3966 who said anything about women

[@RestLess-MinD]

You don’t need a phd to be the man!

[@MrCmon113]

My Garmin doesn't have that activity.

[@qwertyq4073]

Putting something to watch on my laptop while walking 2.7mph-3.3mph on a treadmill is the only type of cardio I've actively tricked myself into doing consistently

[@davorzdralo8000]

I used to watch a movie per day while on the indoor bicycle. I didn't lose any weight because my diet was shit, but god damn my endurance was nuts 😂

[@Adrie1996]

Same, tried playing a couple of ARAMs while doing that too, not impossible but not entirely recommended either lol

[@LP-pd8ve]

Hello just finding your channel. Love your content. 60yr young lady, 7 week post op hip surgery. So excited to see this video. I live where we get 60 inches of rain a year, and have lived in climates that have pushed me to work out in a gym a good part of my life. I currently do incline elliptical, walking, and swimming, Yes I have a water music player and ear phones. AND yes, I swim in a community pool, thanks for the visual! I will add weight training back in when able. This channel will help to keep me on track with muscle building as well. I wonder if you have a video for muscle building after replacement surgery? BTW Love your humor. I'm not the norm. I'm the only grandma I know that watches Goggins to get through the days that I don't want to do it.

[@Eline_Meijer]

Rowing the best cardio ever invented.

[@charlesvallieres-gingras4662]

I'm surprised this isn't mentioned but elliptical is!

[@MrGonzonator]

Moderate intensity interval rowing.

[@hxrdcxrx]

Came here to look for the rowing conversation. Would love to get Mike’s POV here.

[@okachobe1]

Yup I was hoping rowing would have been mentioned too. So good

[@THEPRESTIGEWORLDWIDE]

BANGING IS THE BEST…CHANGE MY MIND 🎉

[@dtcanxz]

Doesn't even mention rowing?

[@antoineaaron3754]

F rowing😂😂

[@tfee1243]

it's not really an accessible form of cardio for most people. whether you're talking about in the water or on the machine most people don't know how to do it or even know about it.

[@danielcielmaee3642]

@@tfee1243I’d guess it goes with jogging, swimming, etc. it’s what I do if I can’t run due to running pain

[@brock985]

if you’re rich enough to row consistently you can afford better advice than a free video 😹

[@itgamer4143]

No joke. I almost skipped out on cardio. I open KZbin on my phone and I see this video is posted as the first recommended video. So I pulled out my treadmill and here I go for my 3 miles.

[@michaelvineyard4874]

Why does nobody ever mention rowing? That is no impact and full body even more so than elliptical.

[@marcelssackhaare]

Just no.

[@shredd5705]

Rowing with something like Concept2 doesn't involve pushing with your hands. Just pulling. Elliptical is both pull/push. However for high intensity intervals or other kind of serious cardio training, I'd definitely prefer Concept2

[@matteobottazzi6847]

This type of content is awesome. This guy has really helped me improving my fitness journey like anyone else, paid PTs included

[@jaysworld707]

I start cycling and have been putting on a ton of muscle. Thanks Dr Mike!

[@aidank91]

My father was obese and lost 45lbs by walking, vigorously, every single day. I (slightly overweight) adopted his regime and have lost 15lbs. I just walk every day and started watching my diet, I also life 2/3 times a week. I'm maintaining muscle and getting that cardiovascular hit. So if anyone is struggling, just get those 10k steps in every day, you'll see amazing results in no time. When you hit a wall after dropping a good amount like my father, now it's time to get some lifting involved in the regime or even better, start lifting right away as well as walking. Stay awesome ya'll. Thanks Dr.Mike.