Soft Cardio and Sustainable Fat Loss
What’s In, What’s Over, and What Works Now
For a long time, cardio meant one thing.
More. Harder. Longer.
People thought fat loss required exhausting yourself, running your body into the ground, and living in a constant calorie burn mindset.
But fitness is evolving.
And honestly, the rise of soft cardio is one of the smartest shifts we’ve seen.
What’s In
Lower stress cardio that supports fat loss and health.
Soft cardio includes things like:
Incline walking
Zone 2 steady state
Cycling at an easy pace
Long outdoor walks
Low impact conditioning
It’s sustainable, joint friendly, and actually supports consistency.
What’s Over
Killing yourself with HIIT every day.
High intensity cardio has its place, but too much can backfire.
Especially for women.
Excessive HIIT can lead to:
Increased cortisol
Poor recovery
Burnout
Inflammation
Plateaus
Fat loss isn’t about punishment. It’s about consistency.
What Works Now
Cardio that you can recover from.
Soft cardio works because it supports:
Heart health
Daily calorie burn
Stress regulation
Longevity
Better adherence over time
Most people don’t need more intensity. They need more consistency.
If you want a fat loss plan that actually works with your lifestyle, I build those with my clients.
Contact me here:
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Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
