No.1 Heart Surgeon: Cardio Is A Waste Of Time For Weight Loss! Philip Ovadia | E240

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we dont do cardio for our heart's health but for our mind's health, just came back from an 8 mile run and my brain is super happy

I'm an experienced weightlifter and I've never felt so alive and full of energy after I started training for a local 10km running race only 2 months ago. I actually wake up with energy and keep my energy levels high all day. This is something that I have HAVEN'T experienced from weightlifting. So while it might not be a huge factor for weight loss it's extremely important for overall wellbeing.

I'm 77 and I noticed my muscle mass on my arms disappearing slowly but surely. I started lifting weights after 28 years of absence and Noticed quite a difference in just 10 days. My plan is to lift Mon. Wed Fri. Arms, back and squats for my legs and knee strengthening. Wish me luck!🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍

As a practicing physician, I would say that your guest is spot on about everything we are seeing in society when it comes to health and how sugar and processed foods are the problem. Until we start saying no with our wallets to the food industry, this will continue. The only issue I would like to raise is that many doctors I feel have tried to have these conversations with patients but many patients do not want to hear it. And in today’s sensitivity level in society, some patients get very angry that their doctor would dare talk about their weight and what they can do about it. It is a very taxing conversation to have if one chooses to have it no matter what with the patient. I contribute my burnout to this passion I bring to patient care. That is why after 15 years I stepped away from my clinical practice as a senior partner. Everyone wants to blame the doctor, and many are to blame, but the role the patient plays in all of this needs more discussion as well.

Keep in mind he didn’t say cardio is bad! He said it isn’t as effective as muscle building for LOSING weight and keeping it off.

Cardio (running) saved my life: it helped me stop smoking, care about what I'm eating, become mentally stronger, more focused at work, I have more energy during the day and I lost a lot of weight. All sports are beneficial for health, some more, some less, but it's definitely not everything about losing weight, that's just one of the positive side effects.

A good balance of weights, cardio and mobility alongside clean eating is the best way to stay healthy for a very long time. I love resistance training, runs or cycling and yoga. I’m almost 50 years old and have visible abs and the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life.

I tend to prefer weightlifting, but recently I started forcing myself to do 30min of cardio every other day as an experiment to see I felt different. It was hell at the beginning and the side stitches alone killed me. But now, I almost enjoy it and more importantly, I feel amazing, I feel more agile, focussed and energized all day than ever (and its not like I felt bad before, so I already came from a pretty good place). Will surely keep it up...

I am turning 50 this year and just assumed that the aches and pains of middle age were catching up with me in the past few years. A recent annual check up found that I had 4/5 of the metabolic risks. The latest one was pre diabetes which spurred me towards change. I have spent the past 2 months following an intermittent fasting/whole foods focussing on meat, dairy and veggies. (eliminating all sugar, honey, processed food with a barcode and white carbs) This has reduced 90% of my inflammation and aches. I feel stronger, more alert and as good as i did when I was in my 20's. Dr Ovadia. You are right. I don't want to go back to feeling how I used to feel. Achy, Tired, Headache, brain fog and always hungry with bouts of low mood and high anxiety.

Went from 176.1lb down to 153.3lb in 95 days doing cardio (walk/jog) and intermittent fasting. Worked great for me!

I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic the first week this year. It was a wake up call. I’ve pretty much been following a diet exactly how he describes and I’m weight training (lifting heavy) 3x times a week. A lot more walking to. Lost an inch a week off my waist so far. So 6 inches lost n. Weeks. Feeling much better already. Aiming to reverse my diagnosis.

I was 215 lbs i am 76 years old pre type 2 diabetes I followed the weight watchers eating for life plan and started walking 20 k steps a day on days I couldn’t get out I did low aerobic cardio indoor exercises over the year my weigh went down to 138 lbs and by continuing my outdoor walks and indoor cardio I feel in the best physical and mentally I have ever felt in my life so one plan doesn’t suit all it’s finding what works for you ,I am no longer in danger of being diabetic I’m also asthmatic take my prevention inhaler morning and night my blue one is practically not needed ,my blood pressure is now normal as is my cholesterol so I’m afraid I won’t be giving up my cardio , wishing you all the best on whatever path you take ❤️

The best thing I've found for weight loss is Intermittent fasting. Stop eating at 8pm, and fast until 12noon the next day.

I run only because I'm addicted to it... if I don't run my depression runs me! Side note: this man needs to be protected... we need more real doctors like him❤

What a fantastic personality Phillip has! Thank you, gentlemen, for such a great conversation!

His care for humanity is bigger than his ego. Such a great man!

Doing cardio is important in your respiratory system .. Im obese 3 years ago and walking 3 blocks away makes my breathing hard & now walking 10k steps feels like nothing .. Cardio is important when your starting your journey to lose weight

The weight melts right off me when I do fasted cardio. Yes, I can lose weight through diet alone, but I lose it twice as fast if I add cardio as well. I've always been a fan of cardio for weight loss, and this guy isn't going to change my opinion. I know from personal experience that it works and works well.

podcasts like this should be casted more often and also in places like school... thank you for doing this..