Why Doing Cardio Is A Waste Of Time | Mind Pump 2809

March 8, 2026|Original: 2h 10m|10 key insights|5 min read

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The brutal truth: After 2-3 weeks, cardio becomes an 'absolute waste of time' for fat loss

Why 40% of your weight loss on cardio is pure muscle—leaving you with a slower metabolism

The competitive bodybuilding coaches making a 'terrible strategy' by forcing 12 weeks of cardio before shows

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