{"id":7503,"date":"2017-07-10T12:30:49","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T12:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rachaelattard.com\/?p=7503"},"modified":"2024-12-06T15:17:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T05:17:33","slug":"cardio-qa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rachaelattard.com\/cardio-qa\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardio Q&A"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You guys probably know by now that I am an advocate of cardio<\/a>, which is unlike most other trainers who focus mostly on heavy lifting (Nothing wrong with that! It’s just not for me<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m always asked a lot of questions about cardio, but more specifically, the best type of cardio is to lean out your legs and avoid making them bigger and musclier<\/em>. So thought I would answer all your questions here! If I haven’t answered your question, please feel free to ask below in a comment and I’ll add it to the blog post! xx <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WILL WALKING 1 HOUR NON-STOP HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS 10 MINS 6 TIMES A DAY FOR WEIGHT LOSS?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For toning and slimming your legs, you can choose to split your walk into shorter sessions or complete it all at once\u2014both can be effective! However, if your goal is weight loss, walking for one continuous hour is likely better. This is because longer, uninterrupted sessions allow you to sustain a steady calorie burn, which can lead to greater overall energy expenditure. Consistency and increasing your total daily steps will also contribute to better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IS CARDIO THE WAY TO STOP BEING SKINNY FAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not exactly! While cardio has its benefits, resistance training<\/a> is much more effective for addressing the “skinny fat” look. Resistance training builds muscle and reduces fat simultaneously, giving your body a toned and defined appearance. A combination of both cardio and resistance training is ideal for overall health, but prioritize strength-based exercises to see the most noticeable changes in your body composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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