Hey everyone, I just started my fat loss cutting phase and I’m confused.
Some people say diet alone is enough to lose fat, while others say cardio is a must.
Right now I’m doing a Full Body workout 3x/week and trying to eat less.
Do I really need cardio, or can I skip it?
Good question, this confuses a lot of people.
Technically, you can lose fat with just diet (calorie deficit). That’s the main thing.
BUT cardio makes it easier because:Burns extra calories,Improves stamina,Helps you stay in deficit without starving
When I did my last cut, I used Push/Pull/Legs + 20 min cardio after workouts, and it worked really well.
Agree with coach here 👍
I made the mistake of doing 1 hour cardio daily during my first cut 😅
Lost weight, but also lost strength.
Now I keep it simple by15–25 mins cardio,4–5 days/week,Focus more on weights
Adding my experience 👋
I don’t enjoy cardio much, so during my cut I focused on:
Upper/Lower split (4 days)
Steps (8–10k daily instead of intense cardio)
Still lost fat steadily.
So yeah, cardio doesn’t have to mean treadmill torture 😄
Simple recommendation for William is that
Choose a workout split you enjoy.
Maintain calorie deficit.
Keep protein high to preserve muscle.
Add 15–20 min light cardio OR increase daily steps