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We get it, you see everyone in the gym blasting away on the treadmill, the elliptical, or the spin bike, and it seems like they’re there day in and day out doing 30-45 minutes of cardio; you’ve heard five days a week of 30 minute exercise is recommended and so you do cardio; you pass the same runners every morning and start to think, huh, that should be me, I should be burning more calories and doing more cardio so I can lose this extra layer around my midsection. But, if that’s what you’re thinking, you’d be WRONG!
That’s right. All that cardio is not necessary! Hours in the gym are NOT necessary! Would you be surprised to hear that doing too much cardio could actually be what's holding you back? That you may have an extra layer of fluff because you’re literally spinning your wheels too much?
The Problem with Excessive Cardio
Many people associate more cardio with more fat loss. But the body is smarter than that simple equation. Excessive steady-state cardio like long bouts of running, cycling or elliptical puts your body into a catabolic (muscle-wasting) state. When you're essentially sending the signal that you need to be a better endurance athlete, your body responds by sacrificing muscle tissue to preserve energy.
Not only does this muscle loss reduce your basal metabolic rate (making fat loss harder), but excessive cardio also increases cortisol levels. Chronically elevated cortisol further breaks down muscle and makes it extremely difficult to build or maintain muscle mass.
So, what ends up happening? You get smaller, weaker, and your metabolic rate plummets – the opposite of your goals for a leaner, more muscular physique.
The Smart Approach to Cardio
Don't take this the wrong way, some cardio can aid fat loss by creating a calorie deficit and raising your daily metabolism. But anything beyond 2-3 sessions per week becomes counterproductive for achieving that lean, muscular look. That’s why the FASTer Way to Fat Loss incorporates only TWO days of high intensity cardio that’s usually less than 30 minutes. We have strategically used science to put together a proven program that doesn’t suck up all your time.
Instead of relying heavily on soul-sucking cardio sessions we do the following:
-Focus on strength training three days a week to build muscle
-Carb cycle so that our workouts are strategically paired with the right fuel for fat loss and muscle gains
- Eat plenty of protein and get a balanced amount of fats and carbs
-Get plenty of rest and recovery to minimize cortisol
Used strategically, cardio absolutely has its place. But be careful not to overdo it at the expense of your hard-earned muscle. A little moderation goes a long way in keeping your metabolism optimized for fat loss and muscle growth.
The best part about the FASTer Way is that we’ve come up with the plan for you. We’ll tell you what to eat on which day, and have the workout locked and loaded for you to simply follow along! It’s time to ditch the long hours and days of cardio and come over the new way of doing things that don’t take up as much time, let you eat more of the foods you love, and blast that belly fat once and for all.
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We get it, you see everyone in the gym blasting away on the treadmill, the elliptical, or the spin bike, and it seems like they’re there day in and day out doing 30-45 minutes of cardio; you’ve heard five days a week of 30 minute exercise is recommended and so you do cardio; you pass the same runners every morning and start to think, huh, that should be me, I should be burning more calories and doing more cardio so I can lose this extra layer around my midsection. But, if that’s what you’re thinking, you’d be WRONG!
That’s right. All that cardio is not necessary! Hours in the gym are NOT necessary! Would you be surprised to hear that doing too much cardio could actually be what's holding you back? That you may have an extra layer of fluff because you’re literally spinning your wheels too much?
The Problem with Excessive Cardio
Many people associate more cardio with more fat loss. But the body is smarter than that simple equation. Excessive steady-state cardio like long bouts of running, cycling or elliptical puts your body into a catabolic (muscle-wasting) state. When you're essentially sending the signal that you need to be a better endurance athlete, your body responds by sacrificing muscle tissue to preserve energy.
Not only does this muscle loss reduce your basal metabolic rate (making fat loss harder), but excessive cardio also increases cortisol levels. Chronically elevated cortisol further breaks down muscle and makes it extremely difficult to build or maintain muscle mass.
So, what ends up happening? You get smaller, weaker, and your metabolic rate plummets – the opposite of your goals for a leaner, more muscular physique.
The Smart Approach to Cardio
Don't take this the wrong way, some cardio can aid fat loss by creating a calorie deficit and raising your daily metabolism. But anything beyond 2-3 sessions per week becomes counterproductive for achieving that lean, muscular look. That’s why the FASTer Way to Fat Loss incorporates only TWO days of high intensity cardio that’s usually less than 30 minutes. We have strategically used science to put together a proven program that doesn’t suck up all your time.
Instead of relying heavily on soul-sucking cardio sessions we do the following:
-Focus on strength training three days a week to build muscle
-Carb cycle so that our workouts are strategically paired with the right fuel for fat loss and muscle gains
- Eat plenty of protein and get a balanced amount of fats and carbs
-Get plenty of rest and recovery to minimize cortisol
Used strategically, cardio absolutely has its place. But be careful not to overdo it at the expense of your hard-earned muscle. A little moderation goes a long way in keeping your metabolism optimized for fat loss and muscle growth.
The best part about the FASTer Way is that we’ve come up with the plan for you. We’ll tell you what to eat on which day, and have the workout locked and loaded for you to simply follow along! It’s time to ditch the long hours and days of cardio and come over the new way of doing things that don’t take up as much time, let you eat more of the foods you love, and blast that belly fat once and for all.
Subscribe to our blog
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You Don't Need a Lot of Cardio to Lose Belly Fat
We get it, you see everyone in the gym blasting away on the treadmill, the elliptical, or the spin bike, and it seems like they’re there day in and day out doing 30-45 minutes of cardio; you’ve heard five days a week of 30 minute exercise is recommended and so you do cardio; you pass the same runners every morning and start to think, huh, that should be me, I should be burning more calories and doing more cardio so I can lose this extra layer around my midsection. But, if that’s what you’re thinking, you’d be WRONG!
That’s right. All that cardio is not necessary! Hours in the gym are NOT necessary! Would you be surprised to hear that doing too much cardio could actually be what's holding you back? That you may have an extra layer of fluff because you’re literally spinning your wheels too much?
The Problem with Excessive Cardio
Many people associate more cardio with more fat loss. But the body is smarter than that simple equation. Excessive steady-state cardio like long bouts of running, cycling or elliptical puts your body into a catabolic (muscle-wasting) state. When you're essentially sending the signal that you need to be a better endurance athlete, your body responds by sacrificing muscle tissue to preserve energy.
Not only does this muscle loss reduce your basal metabolic rate (making fat loss harder), but excessive cardio also increases cortisol levels. Chronically elevated cortisol further breaks down muscle and makes it extremely difficult to build or maintain muscle mass.
So, what ends up happening? You get smaller, weaker, and your metabolic rate plummets – the opposite of your goals for a leaner, more muscular physique.
The Smart Approach to Cardio
Don't take this the wrong way, some cardio can aid fat loss by creating a calorie deficit and raising your daily metabolism. But anything beyond 2-3 sessions per week becomes counterproductive for achieving that lean, muscular look. That’s why the FASTer Way to Fat Loss incorporates only TWO days of high intensity cardio that’s usually less than 30 minutes. We have strategically used science to put together a proven program that doesn’t suck up all your time.
Instead of relying heavily on soul-sucking cardio sessions we do the following:
-Focus on strength training three days a week to build muscle
-Carb cycle so that our workouts are strategically paired with the right fuel for fat loss and muscle gains
- Eat plenty of protein and get a balanced amount of fats and carbs
-Get plenty of rest and recovery to minimize cortisol
Used strategically, cardio absolutely has its place. But be careful not to overdo it at the expense of your hard-earned muscle. A little moderation goes a long way in keeping your metabolism optimized for fat loss and muscle growth.
The best part about the FASTer Way is that we’ve come up with the plan for you. We’ll tell you what to eat on which day, and have the workout locked and loaded for you to simply follow along! It’s time to ditch the long hours and days of cardio and come over the new way of doing things that don’t take up as much time, let you eat more of the foods you love, and blast that belly fat once and for all.
