Is it a myth that you lose weight from exercise? A huge new study looked into how much weight you lose for every 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (cardio) you do per week—and the results are disappointing, to say the least.
This fits the evidence we already have, so why do people continue recommending exercise for weight loss?
Well, exercise is kind of great for everything else—and an obvious part of a healthy lifestyle.
Today, we’ll break down how much fat you can expect to lose if you start exercising more, and explain why our bodies quickly tend to adapt to our new routines, making dietary changes absolutely necessary for weight loss.
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This is episode 43 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 42: How Many Calories Do You Burn Lifting Weights?
- Episode 41: Are Unilateral Exercises Superior to Bilateral?
- Episode 40: Common Beginner Questions About Strength Training
- Episode 39: Ten Things Every Beginner Should Know
- Episode 38: How to Set Goals (and Reach Them)
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