There is a long standing myth that aerobic exercise, otherwise known as cardio in the inner sanctum that we call the gym or fitness center, is the absolute Holy Grail when it comes to losing weight.It’s very unfortunate that this MYTH is still being perpetuated since it is quite possibly the worst way to lose fat, other than camping out on the couch eating bon bons.On top of that, an exercise program consisting solely of cardio or aerobic exercise is a nearly certain path to a plateau, frustration, and, in many cases, failure.Although it all started with good intentions, let me paint you a little picture on why aerobic exercise by no means the end-all and be-all for weight loss. Imagine one of those mammoth, jacked-up, diesel-guzzling behemoths of an SUV being driven around your neighborhood by the stay-at-home mom with a single child.Inefficient and quite possibly downright wasteful, right?Now imagine one of those goofy-shaped, 80-mile-per-gallon, quiet, metallic lime green hybrids sneaking up on you at a more rapid rate driven by your Birkenstock-wearing, ultra-liberal neighbor.A picture of efficiency, right?The latter is exactly what slow, steady aerobic exercise program turns the body into when it comes to burning fat. […]

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