Cardio: what is considered excessive?

Although some might presume that we are against cardio or running, that is not necessarily the case. Rather, we are against performing EXCESSIVE cardio.

How much is excessive?

This is dependent on context and the goals of the individual. But generally our thought process is that you should do the minimum amount of cardio required to achieve your goals, not the most you can tolerate.

I actually have clients that do some short duration running as part of their overall fat-loss programming because that is the specific method of cardio that they happen to enjoy. But that cardio is always supplementary.

Diet and weight training come first in the context of a fat-loss goal.