04/22/2026
Facts. And I’ll be the first to say—I’m always learning.
Yes, doing cardio after lifting can increase fat oxidation…
but that’s not why we do it.
We do it because:
1. It protects strength and muscle
2. It improves training output
3. It supports long-term body composition changes
Lift first. Build the engine. Then burn.
Aim for ~30 minutes. If you can set your incline to 3.5 to 4.5 with a target heart rate between 120 and 130!
— Tyler Perrin-Bellelo, MD, FACP, D-ABOM
1st Phorm
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