So you want to get lean and you think cardio is the answer, right? Ok, let’s talk about why you should (not) do cardio.   Cardio as a fat burner You may do cardio because it burns fat. Many studies show pretty exciting numbers for fat oxidation and other metabolic changes, but they’re usually short term measurements and they’re relative numbers. In absolute terms, the actual amount of fat that is oxidized during a training session is minimal. You’re looking at grams of fat and the total amount of grams is generally closer to having one digit than three digits. … Continue reading The Cardio Comedown