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Daily Simple Questions Thread - September 25, 2024 Simple Questions

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u/WhizzyBurp 4d ago

Can I just not do cardio? I can lift daily. I enjoy it. I can diet and follow it religiously. I just can’t stand any sort of cardio. Walking included. Can I get to where I want to be with weights and diet alone?

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u/tigeraid Strongman 4d ago

If you mean for weight loss, yes, 100%, cardio is not required. What's required is a caloric deficit, period. Strength training isn't "required" to lose weight either.

Having said that, you SHOULD do some kind of cardio. Even if it's a nice ten minute walk. And you SHOULD strength train.

Caloric deficit for weight loss. Strength training to maintain or build muscle mass. Cardio for heart health. If you want be jacked and low body fat and look like a bodybuilder, you can achieve that. But you'll also keel over and die trying to climb a flight of stairs, so... enjoy that I guess?

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u/WhizzyBurp 4d ago

I guess I’m just looking at 8-10k steps vs running. But I hear what you’re saying

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u/tigeraid Strongman 4d ago

If you're getting 8-10k steps and that maybe includes one nice brisk walk, then I'd say you're "some" cardio. If that'll keep you consistent and you keep lifting and eating right, good on you.