#65 - The Truth About Cardio & Muscle Loss

This episode is all about cardio and muscle loss. After getting a ton of questions after posting Episode #57: Cardio Will Save Your Life,  I sat down with CeCe English & Jeff Chenault to discuss the ridiculousness of the countless claims that doing cardio results in an increase in muscle loss.  We define cardio, talk about what ACTUALLY happens when your body breaks down muscle and provide our recommendation to how to best implement cardio alongside strength training to get great results. Whether your goal is weight loss or you've been struggling to build muscle, this episode brings our opinions and combined experience to the debate of whether or not cardio is killing your gains.
 
Timestamps:

00:00 Does Cardio Make You Lose Muscle?

02:54 Endurance vs. Power Athletes

04:04 The Definition of Cardio

06:33 What Causes Muscle Breakdown?

10:36 Heart Health & Importance of Cardio

13:45 Adding Cardio Into Your Routine

15:24 Common Methods People Use Cardio

18:52 Cardio Before Resistance Training

20:30 If Your Goal Is Weight Loss…

25:33 The Benefits of Cardio After Resistance Training

30:00 The Importance of Programming

31:39 Factors to Consider

38:32 Key Takeaways

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