Cardio might not be the calorie-burning powerhouse you think it is—research reveals that 30 minutes of cardio burns no significantly more calories than weight training, and it can even lead to constrained energy expenditure by causing your body to unconsciously reduce non-exercise activities afterward. Surprisingly, adding cardio to a diet plan doesn’t result in more weight loss compared to dieting alone, and combining cardio with strength training could significantly hinder muscle growth and strength gains. Let’s delve deeper into these surprising findings and more in the video!