Best form of cardio is angrily pacing the room while thinking back on everything that has ever gone wrong in your life. Aside from getting the steps in you might also finally realize why did Stacy leave you

@mr.wicked8697

Жыл бұрын

I miss Stacy’s mom the most…

@richtheunstable3359

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.wicked8697 she had it going on.

@RenaissancePeriodization

Жыл бұрын

Damn you Stacey! Wherever you are!!! - Dr. Mike

@chloexu6960

Жыл бұрын

That could yank up your cortisol a ton, which is a catabolic. Might not be ideal for weight losing if you wanna keep as much muscle as possible.

@backfru

Жыл бұрын

my favourite form of cardio is walking around the hospital looking for people on life support so I can pull the plug on them

I love that Dr. Mike always puts all the tips on the first slide. Other KZreadrs would make you sit through the whole video to get every tip. Dr. Mike knows that some of us got things to do and places to be. The real content isn’t the tips themselves but Mike’s elaboration of where the advice is coming from and how it should be applied. So refreshing!

@RenaissancePeriodization

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! To be honest, I hadn't thought of it like that. I just got tired of scrolling from slide to slide myself during these lectures! - Dr. Mike

@adammarafioti5370

Жыл бұрын

That's where you're wrong, the real content is Dr Mike's hilarious anecdotes!

@garymcnall4065

Жыл бұрын

@@adammarafioti5370 The real content is the friends we made along the way

@Skars911

Жыл бұрын

The real content was the smile at the end :)

@wendysuemesny3757

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's fast and he's hillarious. 😂 ty doc!

Simply walking has been life changing for me. Zero fatigue, in fact it increases recovery. Plus it burns a lot of calories. Hitting PRs like a mad lad

@donaldkasper8346

Жыл бұрын

Did walking a mile every day for months and in the end lost not one pound. Long pause then started at gym 5 months ago. 3 months lost zero pounds. Then bang. Must have pooped and peed hard because I am down 11 pounds. Seem to be losing 2 pounds a month. Gym with heaviest bench presssing I can do, now at 175 lb. Pulled right shoulder, or would be at 185 because any lift fail is with the right shoulder just collapsing.

@jacobdebernardi4385

Жыл бұрын

@@donaldkasper8346 Whatever works works man, glad that you're progressing. Walking to me is the easiest way to burn calories since it has no recovery cost. At about 100 cals a mile it can add up, especially when paired with a small deficit

@donaldkasper8346

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobdebernardi4385 Two episodes of several months walking a mile or more or biking each evening allowed me to lose exactly zero pounds. So I switched over to a gym and got into weight training.

@justinw1765

10 ай бұрын

I have a small home gym with a treadmill, some freeweights, and a sliding bench trainer (think late night Chuck Norris Total Gym infomercial, though mine is a significantly less expensive so called "off brand" version, which I also got on sale). I recently re-started resistance/weight training, which I do every other day. During my rests in between sets etc, I jump on the treadmill at a slight incline and between a mild to moderate pace depending on how gassed out I am or not. It helps me to keep track of the rest time accurately while also keeping blood flow and oxygen circulating. Also keeps my body and mind occupied, and probably helps to burn a bit of extra calories. On my non weight/resistance days, I'll do a higher incline and faster pace, and I like to do two different sessions of around 25 minutes each at different parts of the day. If I know I can't break it up, I'll do one 30 to 50 minute or so session. I'm combining the above with in between moderate and major calorie restriction, though some days and periods I eat at maintenance or just slightly below so things don't get too imbalanced. My primary goals are fat loss and increasing overall health and energy levels, and secondary goals are increasing muscle gain and functional strength. No need nor desire to ever try to get YUGE. Too early to say how well or not it is so far working. I feel better subjectively.

@jacobdebernardi4385

10 ай бұрын

@@justinw1765 Feeling better is a good sign, sounds like you're on the right track.

You're a breath of fresh air in the fitness world. Most people doing these videos are dry, boring, and only worried about how they look without shirt on while recording. I love the sense of humor and informative info.

Dr. Mike, just wanted to let you know the following: My daughter and I have a game where we put on an RP video and press the Next button and see how long before we get to a video where you don't say "Hey folks". Our highest score so far has been 62 videos. Just thought you might like to know.

@RenaissancePeriodization

Жыл бұрын

Hahah, look at me, bringing families together and shit. When your daughter grows up and runs away with a talentless musician, she'll scream "and fuck you for all those stupid Dr. Mike videos, dad!" right before she slams the door. I'm kidding! Or am I? Better prevent further exposure to me, just to be sure! - Dr. Mike

@pennerbenedict4820

4 ай бұрын

First time I've seen a creator on KZread not recommend their own videos 😂

As a woman who recently started adding cardio to a weight lifting routine, I absolutely appreciate this video! Doing the cardio I enjoyed most made it feel fun and not a chore. On top of that, fat is coming off which just makes me more motivated and disciplined to continue the trajectory. Much obliged for the knowledge!

@RenaissancePeriodization

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck in your cardio journey! Ugh that sounds meh lollll. Enjoy in any case! - Dr. Mike

@lawrencereid3457

Жыл бұрын

@@RenaissancePeriodization I have to do cardio or I get depressed, As in if I'm not fit I don't feel nearly as good. The difference in the way I feel is night and day. But if someone has never been jumping out of their skin fit I suppose they would never know. In any case, each for their own😊

@OsatoOkazaki

Жыл бұрын

@@RenaissancePeriodizationYou're not "meh", you motivate me, I am not worthy! 🙏🏼🙌🏽 Seriously, I aspire to be that badass; I'll get there!

@donaldkasper8346

Жыл бұрын

I never lost one pound in cardio, which is biking and walking. Does nothing at all for me. Heavy weight lifting, down 11 pounds in last 3 months, 5 months at gym so far, but initially no weight loss. Weight loss in not instant, there was a 3 months lag for me.

@scottsherman5262

10 ай бұрын

@@donaldkasper8346 Interesting...I'd imagine that there's more going on here for you. Perhaps when you do cardio, you tend to eat more...or at least differently, in a way which means more calories consumed than when you're just lifting. Cardio does burn more calories than lifting, per unit of time, so the culprit almost has to be dietary. For me, cardio is the extra punch I need to reduce enough calories to keep losing fat while continuing to eat the same as I did when I was just training kettlebell (I started 11-months ago for reference, down 65lbs with a good 5 - 8lbs to go). Also interesting about your lag time, as I lost, by far, at the highest rates in my first 2-3 months, especially the 1st month. Try being more like me...an asshole.

This seems to be great advice even when not attempting to induce fat lose because it supports establishing a healthy base of activity and shifts the focus from using cardio to compensate for over eating to calorie control with a base of activity.

@rachelmel

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

I genuinely appreciate these videos

Funny I asked similar question on this last week on the Facebook forum. I play in a rec league basketball once a week, train legs twice a week, and run 5k every Tuesday. So far so good but glad this video came out!

Bro, I love you so much. You have such a great attitude and give out so much important info for free. You the best

Anyone else watching this on a treadmill? 😂

@a1aesthetics

Жыл бұрын

Yes 🤣

@jgoldian47

Жыл бұрын

Elliptical here lol

@TheMakki

Жыл бұрын

Always

@jaredray7001

Жыл бұрын

Bout to head that way

@loljk9443

Жыл бұрын

Me!

I’m new to the channel. I wasn’t always a fan of cardio because I was afraid I’d lose muscle. But I now love jump rope, incline treadmill & walking.

Im glad i found this video. I've been going through it with my mental health the past 4 months and gained 12 pounds putting me up to 236. Ive felt shame for letting it add on quick but now i feel motivated to take control and get down to 200

Dr Mike is the bestest, fitness genius on this planet ❤ love this guy!

Huge Fan (Literally) of your videos Dr. Mike. Down 4.5kg and going strong. Love from South Africa 😁

Really great video. Keeping it simple but still really informative. 💪

Stair master will always be my ideal cardio but I for sure have reduced my speed and intensity. Gives better energy for weights for sure and I don’t feel so dead! Also paired that with stopping the intermittent fasting and eating 5 meals of protein carbs minimal fats all day long and everything has gotten better 👊🏼

Can you do a vid on cardio for heart health for people in general but also talk about the importance for people taking PEDs and how that differs (if any) from just doing cardio for fatloss thanks mike

This is one of the best video explainations I've seen in a long time 🙏

Love these videos, comical and straight to point and great tips thanks keep em coming !!

Love all the sensible tips here Dr. Mike! Though anybody who swims will be the first to tell you kicking for cardio is NOT a chill thing, kicking in swimming is death and so fatiguing. Chill freestyle and breast stroke is where it’s at for long distance swimming

Love the content and love the sense of humor! Thanks for the tips

Dr Mike, you are so right. At age 37, after subjecting myself to brutal cardio sessions I did not enjoy, I simply take walks of a few km daily and at an enjoyable pace - boom! Fat is coming off. In other instances I have been ballooning and deflating, then getting caught in a bing due to deficit and recovery needs in an attempt to overcompensate. To everyone who is watching this, RP has all the tools and info for you to live your best life. Training and recovery is as hard as you make it out to be. Dr Mike, you are a beast . Oss

@justvibing2497

3 ай бұрын

Still do stairmaster like cardio that will get your heart going. I do stairmaster and I notice a big difference in energy and heart rate. Walking still good, but you need some type of cardio that gets your heart rate going so your heart can be healthy

great video, thanks Dr Mike!

10min of jump rope--spread out to 2 sessions of 5min; morning & night--and I'm in my happy place...while wheezing like hippo with asthma. It's so worth it so far for me!

Best explanation of cardio I've ever heard. Personally I do a lot of walking outside and steady state biking but I do a lot of biking in the summer and I enjoy it. Lifting is always number 1 and I do not let the cardio impact my lifting, the number of calories burned on the apple watch is not that important.

Dear Dr Mike, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable insights and knowledge you consistently share with us on KZread regarding training. Your expertise and dedication have made a significant impact on my understanding and approach to my training. Thanking you :) and I hope you get that Lambo soon.

You’re amazing I love all of your content so diverse and direct! I gained 38 pounds I’m trying to get it off well now I know I need to get it off I haven’t really tried...You are pushing me I need to do and it truly is simple it’s just hard to do

@jamesb.russell2942

4 ай бұрын

Based hot mom ❤️

I just found you and I think you’re a great communicator!! Very useful and good information.., makes perfect sense and seems much more doable on a daily basis. I have a new mantra… to just move more!!!! Do stuff! Get busy!! 🚴🏻‍♀️🤸‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

One of the best thing I've done for myself is change my perception of cardio as means to an end for fat loss to a lifestyle CHOICE. I actually look forward to it now and its really fun to see my average resting heartrate go down 👍

Thanks Dr. Mike, been struggling to figure out why i haven't been losing fat, and something as simple as adding a few thousand steps extra will probably fix that. It's the easy things you need to be reminded of

@justvibing2497

Ай бұрын

It's your diet

Wonderful information. Thanks.

Mike - stumbled on your content this week. Amazing advice and humor in all your videos. I really enjoyed this vid in particular because I'm more into endurance cardio events than strength building, powerlifting, or bodybuilding but recognize the importance in cross training. From your video's I think your expertise is in strength work, but if you had any interest, I would love to see you break down the pros and cons of strength training programs vs endurance sports of different lengths and get your opinion on where is the best intersection of weight lifting for endurance sports.

I do cardio 4 times a week and weight training 3 times a week on a PPL routine. I also include a brisk 15min cardio warm-up session just before my weight training to get the heart pumping and body prepared for what is coming next, it is such a great way to psych yourself up for lifting heavy weights and working to hypertrophy. I've lost exactly 22lbs of fat doing this routine because it is sustainable and manageable. The days between each workout allow for rest and recovery. I still have a long way to go but I feel like I am in the best shape of my life, so I really cannot wait until reach my goals.

@abemartinez9623

3 ай бұрын

Same. I’ve been doing that 15 mins of cardio first thing. Just to get the blood going and the fats been coming off. I still mostly lift an I have kept all my muscle

You da man Dr. Mike! Thanks for the video.

This video is exactly what I needed!!! Hell to the yesss!!!

This is sooo helpful and makes so much common sense.

My best results cutting came from five days of weight lifting and one day of road cycling. No long rides or speed drills. Zone two on a short ride was really helpful in hitting my goal. I'd definitely say that my gains will be better in my next bulk using the RP app because even following the KZread channel has helped me tweak some exercises to target the muscles more effectively. So, from the 1.5 cheerleader section, thanks for creating such valuable content.

Thanks for the advice im a guy thats big on cardio but im ALWAYS grinding it out on the treadmill & i think its starting to fatigue my legs too much 💯

Great content, and humour, of course! You teach us how to manage the ratio of training to fatigue in the continuum of a day, a week... That is such valuable informations. KZread at its best. Here's an "unexpected smile" for a thanks!

I started my fitness journey just shy of 2 years and I've been pretty happy with the progress made. From literally just walking around my neighborhood at the very start, today I'm consistently walking 3 miles, running 5-8 miles everday (20-25k steps a day) and lifting 6 days a week. I'm an intermediate level runner and lifter e.g. my best half marathon is 1hr37, highest bench is 245lbs, deadlift at 365lbs, squat at 275lbs. Sadly it seems gains in both fields are starting to become abysmally slow and/or stagnant. I'm also hovering in the 14-16% BF range so I'm not particularly lean either. I'm kinda just feeling stuck so this video was helpful in reminding me of my body most likely adapting to all my activity and that I need to make adjustments.

@aesop2733

Жыл бұрын

15% is pretty lean no matter what anyone says. What does your nutrition and recovery look like? I think you may be overtraining. Mike Mentzer's many wisdoms may be of use to you.

Mike (and this channel) are the absolute best. Unrelated, I would like you guys to find a medium/mild monetization approach for your programming (in addition to the app). It's just so expensive but I'd like to give back to you guys and support this amazing content.

Love these types of videos of yours

This is epic. Thank you for your helpful analysis.This is an honest explanation, valuable- this makes 1000 movies about fat loss.Greetings from Romania

I was convinced for a while that getting in 10k steps a day would kill my next-day motivation to get into the gym. Well, that’s why Mike’s point of finding something MAINTAINABLE is so key. Even on my leg day or on my rest day, I’m dragging myself back to the gym to make sure I get in those 10k steps and to my surprise, I ALWAYS feel better after that walk and it doesn’t impact my ability to lift the next day. Just don’t go ham!

@Juggernaut-fg2up

Жыл бұрын

Why go back to the gym to walk, why not just go outside and get sunlight that we all require

@JoeyMo973

Жыл бұрын

I notice my energy levels are up higher when I'm doing daily walks as compared to when I stop for a few months

@edwardlawler9487

Жыл бұрын

Walk outside screw the gym make it fun make it a lifestyle

@ImUrZaddy

Жыл бұрын

@@Juggernaut-fg2up true going to thengym just to walk on the treadmill is top notch soy boy behavior

@silentgrind34

11 ай бұрын

I agree I set a goal of 22k steps a day and even on rest days it feels great to get them steps in

finding the cardio you like is by far the best advice. I used to be a runner and LOVED IT but stopped when I start lifting weights because it's impossible to do both well. I did walking for a while which was enjoyable. I tried the bike for a bit and hated it, so I stopped doing cardio for a while. Then I found the elliptical is super fun and burns insane calories! Swimming can also be fun. The rowing machine is nice for short distances, but you can't do it for a long time. I highly recommend doing the elliptical, and bringing headphones and watch youtube. I never listened to music when I ran because it was for track and cc, but now it makes going to the gym fun. The elliptical burns an absurd amount of calories for how easy it is, unless my machine is way off. Enjoying cardio is the greatest feeling in the world. It's really important you like it and keep doing it and there really isn't a bad form of cardio, they all are pretty good

@rogerhagen305

5 ай бұрын

Ellipticals are notorius for overestimating calories, you can maybe divide calories on screen in 2. But I agree, elliptical with hard resistance is good training.

@ricky5369

5 ай бұрын

@@rogerhagen305 are you sure about that??? I would think the elliptical is the most accurate aside from the bike. Both the treadmill and especially the stepper allow you to lean on the handles. I put in my accurate weight every time, and it measures watts (I'm in grad school studying to be a physicist). Where on earth did you get that divide by 2 number??? Even if it was accurate, there is no way dividing by 2 as a rule could be accurate, the whole point is variation. Could you please give an explanation/evidence? I will look it up

Great video. That's what people forget, you gotta go for the option that taxes your recovery the least. I usually do at least 2-3 very long walks (2hrs) a week and then 2 30 minute session on either an incline treadmill or a stairmaster a week.

@N1120A

Жыл бұрын

Something like that 50-70% of Dorian Yates' cardio was walking his dogs, and he was known for condition.

@ccclaw13

Жыл бұрын

I'm doing something similar while dieting but only half the time. So a couple 1 hour walks with a 50 lbs rucker. And a couple 15 minute elliptical sessions. Seems to be working great. My job also gets me 7k steps in 4 days a week

@AdamScottfit

Жыл бұрын

@@ccclaw13 sounds great. Acheiveable and low impact 👌

@AdamScottfit

Жыл бұрын

@@N1120A pretty amazing!

I get great steps in walking to the next neighborhood and great stretching looking into windows. I shred outside them houses too.

Love your vids man. Not going to lie, I like how calm you present everything and yet keep the info accessable

@RenaissancePeriodization

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! - Dr. Mike

@ButtmanAtHeart

Жыл бұрын

@@RenaissancePeriodizationyour humor makes the videos super entertaining as well! Keep it up!

Super Mike as always! Thank you. Really. You're bringing our knowledge up nearly every day. It's fantastic

My favorite is walking. I just love walking around the city, fresh air and listening to playlist of music, or youtube videos, or learning language

@StMargorach

2 күн бұрын

I would only do the same at night. During the day it's between 33 and 36c 😅. But offside with airco on a walking machine while watching a show is good enough 😊

I like not only your common sense approach but your funny quips from time to time 😂 Thx!

This is easily the best fitness channel on youtube.

Im 46 and have been walking for 43 years and I can attest that cardio is good for you!

“Billy Bob” hahah just starting my fitness journey and your videos are really helpful! Totally changing my perspective in many areas. Thank you Dr. Mike!

this is why it's so important to establish your goals. i HAVE to do sprinting and plyometrics because my goal is tennis performance. but if i just wanted to get as lean as possible without losing muscle, walking or playing sports would be my way for sure

@jeanpauljeanpaul2530

Жыл бұрын

You need to stay strong..don’t get too lean, your dropping muscle too. I’ve realized this now that I am a 5.0 tennis player.

@youngsuit

Жыл бұрын

@@jeanpauljeanpaul2530 i get what you mean but i look at guys like medvedev or hurkacz and how scrawny some of these guys are now and i wonder how much it needs to be. obviously these guys are stronger than they look but i'm still surprised.

As an aerobic instructor who used to teach 12-14 classes a week, I can attest to what he said. I hated my life, gained weight, was always tired, and started to completely despise what I used to love.

Stationary bike, incline walk on the treadmill and a slightly forward leaning elliptical are my favorites.

Dr. M - You noted that lots of cardio (and I assume increased activity levels in general) can lead to reductions in NEAT - but what about all the interesting research in the last few years on energy expenditure that suggests metabolic adaptation goes beyond NEAT and that your BMR is downregulated by 30-90% - potentially completely offsetting the "added" calories burned from cardio/activity in adapted inviduals? Appears to be solid research and the studies are high powered, but I who knows what my lying eyes tell me. Would love to see you address this stuff. Awesome information as usual!

What has helped me with my weight loss is to do a mix of resistance tanning (bycep curs bench press and upright rows) and cardio (water rowing machine with 30min programmed, at highish intensity ) i.e one day cardio and one day resistance training, with one day of rest where I do 3hr HEMA fencing sparing/ classes. I find the variety goes a long way, and I am finding that I am not burning out as fast when compared to when I just did cardio.

To anyone reading, I strongly advice doing the elliptical on level 10-16. It is like running, but without the joint stress, and for some reason twice as easy. I started it as a warm-up method, but it has gone to the point where cardio has become my priority and I don't care about the weights anymore. KZread for some reason is undermentions it, but I'm telling you, it's phenomenal. Thinking of running a marathon is a few weeks.

Training for a triathlon with my little girls! Great way to jumpstart fat loss for summer

I think I can attest to this and a lot of it is attributed to balance. When I started Muay Thai, I was losing some weight but it was really slow. I realized I was burning way too many calories so it made sense that my body was holding on to whatever fuel it could as a survival mechanism. Then when I started eating a lot more, that’s when the lbs started shedding. I also saw similar results from just walking. I was in Japan for a month where my diet was unintentionally better but I drank a lot everyday. I walked 10k-20k steps a day and lost 7lbs. My jeans didn’t fit by the end of the trip

I have a small problem where I am enjoying the cardio TOO much. After a few months of consistent strength training, and indoor rowing + indoor cycling for cardio, my cardio performance has massively increased. But my problem is that I really enjoy the improvements (especially on maintenance calories) so I'm working harder and driving those speed/power/HR etc numbers higher and higher because I can, and it's fun. I'm am a simple man, number goes up = happy. I'm guessing I should deload cardio when my total fatigue gets too high (e.g. end of mesocycle), and also be a little more disciplined and keep my HR down in a medium-low range, most of the time.

Zone 2 training (concept2 rower) for about 30+ minutes a day seemed to work for me along with diet. (loss of 36 #s). I added strength training once I lost the weight, so far lost 9 lbs of fat and gained 9bs of muscle in the last 3 months (based on monthly DEXA scans). Increased calories by 400 and added 1gr of protein per # of body weight last 3 months as well.

@mingus445_gaming

6 ай бұрын

thank you for inspiring me to row

This is gold. Lifestyle changes > cardio to undo what you eat

I'll be stuck for 4 weeks on low impact cardio. Getting surgery and a bone graft ( not related or caused by exercise). Can't do my weight lifting, swimming , assault bike zone 5(max training). Just walking the dog and cycling and some incline walking. Hopefully, I cut some weight and keep a lot of the muscle. Universe forcing me to slow down so might as well take advantage of it. Love the videos Dr. Mike, I know you like lambos and Troy's not far.

I've started swimming laps, walking 2-5 miles per day...and weights..ABs workout. Reducing some body fat...nice seeing noticable results.. Keeps me going.

Funny and informative, thanks :) had a lot of fun watching :)

Lifehack: get a dog if it's feasible for you. He's a furry little cardio partner that won't take your house and kids. And I can't say no to his face when he wants a walk. Ive always been a regular gym goer but when I got a dog I finally started doing cardio regularly enough to get some solid fat loss without impeding my lifting

@Zero2Jero

26 күн бұрын

I tried this. The little fur ball laid down after a km. And i had to carry her for another 5km. Good cardio + weight training

As always great info and freaking hilarious!

Daily 30 min walks are perfect for me. I try to get more steps in throughout my day and add a cardio session here and there that's a tad bit more intense. It's enough to keep my weight loss on track. 😎

@Magic_beans_

Жыл бұрын

Plus if you’re walking outdoors, that seems to be good for mental health. One reason may be the “optic flow” of things passing by as you move, which you can replicate on a treadmill but not exactly. And if you ever want to go harder on the walking, you can pick a route with more hills or throw on a backpack for added weight. Even five kilos can make a big difference.

@MostlyCloudy

Жыл бұрын

@@Magic_beans_ I do very much enjoy walking outside. My office has a park in it that I use. It's perfect, AND I do utilize the hills in it to help train my calves and ankle joints while upping the intensity. 😎 I have an old ankle injury from a break/surgery, so I used those hills to strengthen my ankles. Now I'm less clumsy and my ankles are much stronger! 💪

@justinw1765

10 ай бұрын

@@Magic_beans_ In our small home gym room, we have the back wall painted with special paint as a projection screen, and have a projector set up so that when we use the treadmill, we can walk along with nature hikes or the like. Course, we prefer the real thing over that, but we live in an area that gets pretty hot and very humid in the summer, and so we tend to do the most outdoor walking and nature stuff from fall to mid spring or so. (Very occasionally it gets fairly cold in winter, so we'll hop back on treadmill). My spouse is the one that primarily uses the projector stuff and the treadmill. I use the treadmill some, but I do more of a resistance/weight training overall, and when I do use the treadmill, I tend to just listen to music.

I did 37mi on my bike yesterday (real road bike, not a stationary) and i feel amazing today. It had a couple hill climbs, so i got some extra heart work in, raised my HR a few times but mostly Zone 2/3. 1300cals in 2hrs. EASY. No impact.

Started a new job about a month ago. 4 shifts a week, a minimum of 30k steps per shift. I work in a warehouse moving boxes around. I've never lost weight this quickly while keeping my calories this high. 10kg so far which seems too quick but I was so out of shape and fat (over 35 percent) before I started, and my diet was horrendous. Litres of ice cream, pizzas, loads of alcohol, lying in bed all day depressed (obviously). The weight loss has slowed down to 1.5kg a week. I'm doing everything I can to improve my recovery and sleep. I really want to start lifting again, muscle memory is fun. Doubt I'll be able to handle more than 3 sessions a week though.

Great advice, solid humor, and no cussing 👍👍👍🗽🗽🗽

Thank you

I alternate Stairmaster intervals, a kettlebell circuit, heavy bag work, and rowing machine. I get variety and a blowtorch workout that doesn't fuck up my knees.

My favorite cardio modalities: running; brisk walking; boxing, kickboxing & other MMA-inspired workouts; and also HIIT/MIIT bodyweight workouts.

@boranbkk4270

5 ай бұрын

“Boxing KB & MMA inspired workouts” I thought we were talking non stressful cardio here? Combat sports involve some of the most brutal and intense training out there.

Great video!

Thank you,

I have an Samsung watch for tracking my steps. I do 20k+ steps a day while seated. Guess my job. On a serious note, man i wish I'd found something like this channel, as it is now, about 5 years ago. It would have saved me so much frustration and pain.

I just did 3 months of a heavy cut really low carb and stairs ed for 30 minutes and my knees are completely destroyed and i got super stringy but i lost the 55lbs from being off of bodybuilding for 2 years. But now watching these i started doing elptical which helps the same for me and eat much more carbs and totally look much better. Its looks like more of a recomp now instead of falt and stringy.

Good points. I use the iPhone health app to track steps, stationary bike, etc.

Great content Dr. Mike. I enjoy going for a hike every other day. It takes around 1 hour going up and down and the path has an elevation ranging from 20 to 40 degrees. Do you think hiking is a good form of cardio and are there any risk to my joint if I do it regularly which is like 3 times per week?

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Hey Dr Mike. I have a video topic idea, potentially. Do you have any advice for medical workers that work 12 hour shifts? Would it be best if I trained on work days or if I take those 3 days off? I'm working on a 1500 lb natty total before I join the "dark side". Thanks for the free educational content!

great stuff ! always educational and entertaining everytime i watch any of your videos i get a laugh 😂😂🤣🤣

Love the locker backdrop!

Ha! Sweet! The only thing I do is the elliptical and swimming for cardio. I always add cardio on the end of my workout if I have the feeling I want to run home or up the stairs. I will get that energy out with 10-15 minutes of really intense elliptical I love it

One thing I've been experimenting with is peak cardio and heart rate zones. Should I hit peak at the beginning of my workout and back off, or should I hit peak at the end of my workout, and is staying in the fat burning heart rate zone more efficient at burning fat. Would love to hear your takes on these.

Too many people don't think long term. All these guys in their 20s not doing cardio are gonna regret it in their 40s and beyond.

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Me in my 20s who decided that sustainability is the most important factor when i got into fitness. I hope I'm alright in my 40s.

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​@@DoughnutDragonIn your 40s I recommend you to look into philosophy. After all, everyone is learning to live and philosopher learns to die.

I agree 100% with everything you said. I've lost 90 lbs in the last calendar year.

Your videos are awesome bro, jacked and smart.

I run on a treadmill 30 mins and walk another 30 everyday for 6 months, feeling great!!

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Burpees and mountain biking for me...days I’m tired, I just hike in the mountains. In winter, it’s jiu jitsu, swimming, and snowboarding. If I’m trying to lose chub, I like pushaways (from the table). and hard lifting, with minimal cardio.

I'm finding this informative, I'm trying to lose weight and have done so quite well, however this makes me look back on how I do things. I have been doing HIIT as Cardio, tried to do 4-6 cycles of 4 minutes, as I feel desperate in losing weight. I've done ton of research that suggest doing 20 minute of HIIT is enough a day and to do only 3x a week but have been mostly ignoring them. I wanted to look lean, if not shredded, just have some muscle definition on my body at the end of my fat loss. I've expended more energy daily whilst still figuring out my food intake (I mostly take small amount of food however I do not move much daily) I'm not entirely sure as to how to incorporate the weight training as of yet but hopefully will find out more as I go through my weight loss journey one step at a time. I will use this as a foundation and try to build up I was 90-91ish Kg around Jan and today hovering at 85kg, I feel desperate to lose weight faster which causes me lots of stress.. Moving forward i hope to try this suggestion. incorporate some muscle training in between. my current goal is 80kg which I'm hoping to reach by end of march or mid april. Great video Reason I'm writing this is first: to collect my thoughts on thinks I took and can look back on after watching this video Second: to build it into a viable regime that I could do and set goals to.

Good info for dam sure. I'm on the incline right now watching this

Hey Mike, can you make a video on the benefits of chewing food for longer (or just provide your thoughts)? I see a lot of bodybuilders at my gym mow it down but I heard eating slower is better for digestion.

I think one exception to "45 min to an hour of cardio, 6x a week is the most a person do without causing a lot of fatigue and muscle loss" is if you do very low intensity cardio for long periods of time. I recently got a standing desk and and an under-desk treadmill, and feel like I discovered the best life hack / cheat code ever. I walk at a chill 2 mph for 2-3 hours a day while I work, and every day I'm getting in 15-20k steps, burning 400-500 calories with little fatigue. I just eat about 200-300 cal below maintenance, and can easily get to a 600-700 calorie deficit daily. I lift regularly and eat enough protein to prevent muscle loss, and I'm good to go.