What cardio is best for optimizing fat loss and maintaining muscle?

This is a common question I have gotten over almost a decade as a coach. And there is no correct answer, as we all have different goals, schedules, and abilities. 

So let's look at all the different forms of cardio and their benefits. Remember cardio can be not only an effective tool towards fat loss, but it also has a powerful impact on your overall health and wellbeing.

What's the best form of cardio? The short answer is that any kind of cardio can help with fat loss, as long as you're burning more calories than you're consuming. However, some types of cardio have been proven to be especially effective for fat loss. High-intensity interval training (HIIT),  moderate-intensity steady state (MISS), and Fasted Cardio, are a few of the most popular forms of cardio for fat loss.

Starting with one of the most popular and well-known forms of cardio in the fitness industry, HIIT training.

HIIT is a form of...

Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, having strong, well-balanced leg muscles is key to having a healthy and functional body. It is important to build your legs for not only strength but for stability. Strong, stable legs can help prevent lower-body injuries such as ankle strains, knee injuries, and hips problems. Strength training can be used to both prevent and manage all of these conditions, but done improperly can be a cause of injury itself.

Glute Activation Warm-Up

The best leg workouts begin with glute activation. By taking time to warm up your glutes before a workout, you will be able to establish that mind-muscle connection with your glutes which will be transferred into the rest of your workout. After proper glute activation, your body will be able to engage the glutes easier and maintain that same level of activation throughout the entire workout.

Banded Monster Walks

1. Step both legs through the band. (Band can be around knees, ankles, or feet...