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Adding More Cardio Won't Make You Leaner

13 min · 8. juni 2025
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Think you can burn fat just by training harder or doing more cardio? Think again. In this episode, we break down the Constrained Energy Model — a game-changing theory backed by evolutionary biology — and explain the so-called Pontzer Paradox: why your body fights back when you try to out-train a bad diet. You'll learn: * Why total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) doesn’t keep increasing with more exercise * How your metabolism compensates and limits fat loss * Why cardio-only approaches often fail long-term * What actually works: smart strength training, recovery, and protein-first nutrition * Real-life client examples of fat loss breakthroughs Whether you’re a busy professional or gym-goer stuck in a plateau, this episode will shift your mindset and give you a clear path to sustainable results.

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