Скачать или смотреть Lesson #19 - The Truth About Intense Exercise & Cortisol Spikes

Most people turn to cardio when they want to lose fat fast but is it really the best move?

In this lesson, Megan & Peter breaks down the benefits and dangers of intense cardio (like HIIT, F45, and Les Mills) and explains how to use it wisely so it amplifies your results instead of stalling them.

You’ll learn how to program cardio like a pro, avoid burnout, and why muscle must come first if you want a lean, strong body that lasts.

⏱ Chapters for Easy Navigation:

00:10 – Cardio and Fat Loss: The Go-To (But Is It Smart?)
Why we all think cardio is the answer and when it actually is.

00:42 – What Counts as Intense Cardio?
Short & sweaty or long & light but you can’t have both.

01:36 – Intervals, Cortisol & Recovery
HIIT raises cortisol but that’s only a problem if you’re not sleeping or eating well.

02:07 – The Pros & Cons of Intense Cardio
Yes, it can help with shape and fitness but only with smart programming.

02:25 – Why Sleep Is Your Recovery Superpower
Without it, cardio causes more harm than help.

04:30 – Muscle First, Then Cardio
Don’t season a dish with spice if you haven’t cooked the base build your foundation first.

04:45 – What Happens When Cardio Is the Cornerstone
Weak muscles. Poor composition. Burnout. Here’s how to avoid it.

05:45 – Sprinkle, Don’t Smother
The ideal cardio strategy? Add it in after building strength and rhythm.

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