Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

1010: The Best Cardio to Burn Fat

04.15.2019 - By Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug EggePlay

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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) 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) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout Evolution of Diet - The Hadza of Tanzania Mind Pump Ep 860: The Right Way to do HIIT How to Use the Talk Test to Monitor Exercise Intensity - Verywell Fit Mind Pump Free Resources

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