“Is cardio your best, fat-burning friend or your worst, muscle-eating enemy? Read on and become enlightened with the truth, along with both pros and cons of all things cardio.
Back in the 70’s and even the early 80’s, virtually no physique competitor did cardio in preparation for a contest. By the 90’s, cardio had become a staple for those wanting to get lean, with some doing two or even three hours per day in an effort to get super ripped.
It seems that the proverbial pendulum is swinging once again. An increasing number of coaches are urging people not to do cardio, primarily to avoid its’ purported catabolic, muscle-burning effects.
Let’s take a closer look at the cardio facts.”
by Dr. Clay Hyght, DC, CSCS, CISSN
