Should I Do Cardio for Weight Loss? – Dr.Berg Talks About Exercise, Cardio and Weight Loss

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Today, I want to talk to you about exercise. Should you do cardio for weight loss?

Exercise only contributes 15% of your results with weight loss. The majority of your results will come from diet.

There are basically two types of exercise for weight loss:

• Aerobic — Low Intensity (with oxygen)
• Anaerobic — High intensity (without oxygen)

Aerobic exercise:

An example would be walking.
• Fat burning effects occur after 25 minutes 
• Low-stress type of exercise 

Anaerobic exercise:

An example would be HIIT

• You’re working out 20-40 minutes
• Fat burning effects occur 24-48 hours after the workout during sleep

Some barriers you may run into:

• What you eat 
• Sleep (you need sleep)
• Quantity of exercise 
• Intensity (needs to be adjusted to your recovery)
• Frequency 
• Recovery (the benefit of exercise occurs in the recovery phase)
• Stress 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[jaclynjaye]

Congratulations, Dr. Berg on 3.14 million followers! Your videos have changed my life. 70 pounds down in three and a half months on Keto. From 213 to 143, I’ve never felt better and I’m never going back.

[jilll]

Walking before you eat anything in the day really helps. Your carb stores are depleted and you burn fat. Reduces stress and levels out emotions.

[gordyn]

All I know is I tried years of cardio and couldn't lose any amount, or more importantly, keep it off. Switched to a low carb diet and now only walk a couple of miles a day.
Great video Doc!

[ebg]

Exercise to gain muscle, nutrition to lose body fat 👌

[rgee]

I run for 20 minutes (2 miles) 5 days a week, early morning. Also, keto diet & IF 22/2 daily. Works for me @57 yrs old, 108 lbs, 5'0", fit, healthy, happy.

[glengraham]

Walking is something, hopefully, we do our entire lives. Low impact walking is extremely beneficial for health and losing weight. Walking will improve blood circulation and is one of the best things a person can do to lower stress, improve sleep, and lower your blood pressure, improve self esteem, and to get in touch with your thoughts. Walking is a form of meditation in movement if you refuse to interfere with your thinking by refusing to listen to music.
Get into the zone and the flow.
I walk for at least 1 hour every day, and I do 20 bench pushups after each mile, and 15 steps upon the bench per leg per mile. I walk 4 miles which is 80 pushups and 60 bench steps per leg.
My blood pressure is nearly perfect 101/66. My sleep is good.
N equals 1.
Do what works for you!!!
Low impact walking can be extremely beneficial

[rengsd]

I followed everything said here by Dr.Berg. I lost 24 pounds in 3.5 months and another 2.5 pounds to go to hit my target weight. I’m on Keto, IF, 2MAD enjoying the Journey! dr.berg changed my life! God bless him 100 more years ❤️💪🏋️‍♀️🎯🕺🏼🎊🙏

[Shubaabala]

I workout only 2-3 times a week for 2hrs (cardio yoga muscle training exercises) lost 15 lbs in month ....without Keto diet I use to workout 4-5 days a week no results were there...thank you Dr.berg for everything🤗🤗🤗🤗

[PaperMario]

Low carb, with or without exercise, has been a working solution for me.

[davidrampone]

Eating is most important. Then cardio AND strength training.

[kennybrooks]

I do best with a caloric deficit not exercise for weight loss

[bearman]

Green marker does not show well. Great info.

[sweatthebodyconditioning]

M fitness instructor from india. Just wanna tell. We need doctors like u in india. Thanks for guiding us

[عبداللهعمرطه]

Full body workout 3 times a week is ideal.

[saraayesha]

May the world have more doctors like you.. You make things simple to understand. Thankyou sooo much!

[qualityfirst]

Amazing! I totally LOVE how dr Berg talking through the comparisons, crystal clear! 😊

[branbeelotus]

I enjoy cardio. I feel better when I do it .

[mtnbikehead]

Honestly have been a big proponent of cardio for weight loss most of my adult life. I still got fat, despite long sessions and higher intensity sessions. Last January, I went low carb Ketoish, and wow, the weight came off quickly. I switched to fasted workouts and time restricted eating. I dropped from 223 to 160 and now holding steady. Fix the diet, and evenna small amount of fasted exercise quickly sheds fat.

[robinwilliams]

You Have to Combine Keto with IF...that and exercising lifting weights 3 days a week, has helped me to from a Size 16 to an 8....Thank You Dr. Berg..😘🙋

[cathy]

I am 62 & work out with a trainer (former Navy Seal so no slacking off!) 2x/week who pushes me to do strength training, balance, & core work. I do cardio on my own 3x/week. I do all this fasted at approximately 14 hrs. & eat at 20 hrs. Honestly, I feel the best I ever have & I do believe that I have more energy exercising fasted than fed. I think exercise is most important for maintaining muscle, practicing balance, keeping a strong core, & mental clarity/peace. It has never been my experience that cardio helped me lose any significant weight. Healthy keto is the right fuel for me.