MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
1010: The Best Cardio to Burn Fat
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go into depth about cardio... the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to burning fat. What kind of cardio works best? How much cardio is ideal? Is there ever a time you should avoid cardio? All of these questions are answered so that you can get the maximum efficiency and benefit from your workouts.
- What needs to happen for your body to be able to tap into its stored energy (aka body fat)? (6:37)
- The dangerous ‘rat race’ we get ourselves into in regards to calorie intake and excess cardio. (7:58)
- What determines if something is cardio or resistance training? (12:50)
- The benefits of cardiovascular activity. (14:25)
- The different types of cardio and the pros/cons of each: (20:10)
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- HIIT (High-intensity interval training). (21:06)
- LIIS (Low-intensity steady-state cardio). (30:08)
- Not doing any cardio at all, yet doing proper resistance training. (44:08)
- The Mind Pump cardio prescription. (56:54)
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