Cardio and Cortisol — We've Lost the Plot

Somewhere along the way, cardio became the villain.First we were told it was everything. Then the lifting community told us it was nothing. Now social media has us walking with weighted vests and staying exclusively in zone two like it’s magic….It's not.This episode is the cardio conversation we need to be having: What the science says, what social media gets wrong, and why adding cardio alongside your strength training program is one of the best things you can do for your body, your health, andyour results in midlife.Strength is still the base. That does not change. But cardio has a seat at the table and it's time we talked about it properly.In this episode, we will cover:·       Why strength is still the foundation — and where cardio fits alongside it·       What social mediais getting wrong about weighted vest walks, zone two, and cardio in general·       The real benefits of cardio for women in midlife — hearthealth, fat loss, mood, bone density·       HIIT — what it actually is, why it works, and how much is enough·      Steady state cardio and its role in fat loss·       A simple framework for adding cardio into your week without sacrificing your liftingResources Mentioned:Schedule a Session: https://www.heathermaio.com/coaching-options Not Another Diet Book: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B0B45Q4CLH/