EPISODE · Dec 26, 2023 · 27 MIN
Why Extra Cardio Might NOT Be Helping You Lose More Fat | Ep 111
from The Mindset and Metabolism Podcast · host Joey Gast
Ever start a "dieting phase" or fat loss phase and think the first line of action should be to increase your cardio in order to burn more calories to shed more fat? While this might seem logical by thinking "more calories burned equals more fat loss" - right?BUT there are diminishing returns as that cardio reaches extreme levels - especially if you aren't doing any resistance training along the way.In today's episode, I'm diving into what's called the Exercise Energy Compensation Model, where I'll be explaining how and why filling your week with hours of cardio might actually be hurting your fat loss, along with slowing your metabolism down.Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc.Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc:https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroupApply For 1 On 1 Coaching:https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbCInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/Subscribe To My Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrgCheck Out Our Client Transformations:https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@joeygast_rd
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Ever start a "dieting phase" or fat loss phase and think the first line of action should be to increase your cardio in order to burn more calories to shed more fat? While this might seem logical by thinking "more calories burned equals more fat loss" - right?BUT there are diminishing returns as that cardio reaches extreme levels - especially if you aren't doing any resistance training along the way.In today's episode, I'm diving into what's called the Exercise Energy Compensation Model, where I'll be explaining how and why filling your week with hours of cardio might actually be hurting your fat loss, along with slowing your metabolism down.Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc.Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc:https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroupApply For 1 On 1 Coaching:https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbCInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/Subscribe To My Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrgCheck Out Our Client Transformations:https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@joeygast_rd
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