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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 44 MIN

Ep. 26 - The Truth About Cardio - How Much Do You Actually Need?

from The Consistency Code · host Arabella Emslie; Rutha Berhane

How much cardio do you actually need to lose fat? And is it even necessary at all? This week on The Consistency Code we're getting into everything the fitness industry gets wrong about cardio 🏃‍♀️We cover:✨ Does cardio actually burn fat or is nutrition doing all the real work?✨ How much cardio the research actually recommends vs. what prep coaches prescribe✨ HIIT vs. LISS - which one is actually better for fat loss and why the answer changes depending on where you are in your season✨ The dark side of too much cardio - cortisol, muscle loss, and why more is not always more✨ What off-season cardio should actually look like if you're trying to build muscle✨ Our honest takes as coaches and competitors on how much cardio we actually do and whyWhether you're deep in prep or trying to figure out your off-season routine - this one will change how you think about cardio for good.🎧 New episodes every week - subscribe so you don't miss the next oneConnect with us:Bella → @fitxbellaRutha → @ruthaberhaneHow Much Cardio For Fat Loss, Cardio For Fat Loss, HIIT vs LISS, Is Cardio Necessary, Too Much Cardio, Fasted Cardio, Cardio and Muscle Loss, Bikini Prep Cardio, Contest Prep Cardio, Cardio Mistakes Women, StairMaster Workout, Walking For Fat Loss, NEAT Fat Loss, Cortisol and Cardio, Cardio Science, Female Bodybuilding Podcast, Bikini Competitor, The Consistency Code Podcast, Fitness Podcast Women, Off Season Cardio, Cardio vs Weights

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