The Cardio Showdown Part 3 – Find Your Groove and Laugh While You Sweat
At the end of the day, the best aerobic exercise for fat loss is the one that makes you smile. Whether you are power walking like a speed-walking champion or dancing your heart out in a Zumba class, find something that feels less like a chore, you will have a greater chance of sticking to it long term if you actually get some satisfaction out of it.
Before we wrap this up lets quickly talk about the elephant in the room that is Low-Intensity / Steady State cardio and that mythical “fat burning zone”.
Why Low Intensity: It is easy and extremely accessible. All you need are your undies and a pair of shoes. You can also do as much as needed without it having a major impact on your recovery or hunger. All huge wins when it comes to increasing TDEE.
How: Move. More. Period. Its literally that easy and we love walking as a great option. 10-20mins incline walking on a treadmill post lifting, if you are counting steps try to hit 1000 more than your daily average or accumulate 60mins walking outside of your day-to-day routine.
Pro tip: Find a cardio buddy. Nothing says “let’s get fit” like bonding over mutual suffering.
Remember, the key to long-term fat loss isn’t just exercise—it’s about increasing that total daily energy expenditure. So, whether you’re walking, jumping in on group class or just getting up to grab a snack (healthy, of course!), every little bit helps!
So, get out there, find your cardio soulmate, and remember: the only bad workout is the one you didn’t do.
