Killer Cardio

Five aerobic-based workouts that will help you lean out but not burn up your muscle.

- Eddie Avakoff

Here’s the deal: Everyone wants a sixpack. However, few can say they enjoy sacrificing their muscle mass in the pursuit of the cardio that’s necessary to achieve those shiny washboard abs. First and foremost, low body fat, especially in the abdominal-looking-like-an-Abercrombie-model sort of region is more of a testament to one’s disciple in the kitchen and dinner table than anything else. Nevertheless, there certainly are more strategic approaches to burning fat than others when doing that whole song and dance we all cardio.

Having done my share of competitive cardio as a former competitive triathlete and finisher of multiple long-distance obstacle course races, I have several rules and ideas about how to use endurance-style training to look and feel your best.

Keep It Anaerobic