When Cardio Backfires for Fat Loss (And How Much You Actually Need)

Is more cardio actually better for fat loss? In this episode, I break down how I decide how much cardio someone actually needs, why recovery and your total “stress bucket” matter, and why cardio and muscle growth absolutely can coexist. I also share what my cardio looked like while training CrossFit at an elite level—and why I could handle a massive workload then compared with what I might program now. Cardio isn’t good or bad. The dose, the context, and your ability to recover from it are what matter.