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Originally Posted by lewdog
It all depends on what you consider fit. That isn't the discussion here though and I have no need to run a few miles....that isn't fit to me. Not to mention I never understood how the term "fit" got paired with cardiovascular training solely.
The discussion is those coming in here and touting that you NEED cardio to burn fat. That simply is not true. Cardio has it's place, especially if you enjoy it and that over-rides your goals for muscle mass/strength. But spouting that one must do cardio to be lean is what is sending most of us who post in this thread into hysterics. It simply isn't true and should not be handed out as advice.
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I never said you need to do cardio to burn fat. The point is you need to be cardio fit to be fit. If you dont believe that then you are off base.
Im not saying ou need to to run 7 minute miles for a 10k but the fact is lifting alone does not make you heart healthy nor fit. The only people who still think this way are old school lifters.
When I was 27 I has a 32" waist and weighed 198lbs. I couldn't run 2 miles nor do any serious cardio work at all. This is after being 172lbs in the military and being in shape.
All I am saying is there is a difference between being strong and being in shape or having fitness.
Your resting heart rate will tell you all you need to know about how in shape you are.