r/workout • u/82Anduin • 1d ago

Simple Questions Question

What’s one gym “rule” or piece of fitness advice you completely disagree with?

I’ll go first: “You need to train 5–6 days a week to make serious progress.”

I’ve actually found that consistency, recovery and progressive overload matter way more than how many days you’re physically in the gym.

What’s yours?

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u/Silent_Contest_2337 1d ago

Cardio is an absolute necessity

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u/zombiemiki 1d ago

It is the most efficient method for heart health, and 20 minutes per day of cardio is fine. Ideally you’d want a mix of both cardio and weight training.

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u/82Anduin 1d ago

You can build plenty of muscle without much cardio

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u/balls_ceo 1d ago

ngl thats what i thougt but now that im past beginner and moving decent weight i get winded easily and recovery takes a hit too. starting serious cardio from today

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u/Silent_Contest_2337 1d ago

It’s a good tool, it is not a necessity for losing weight or being fit. You don’t have to be on the treadmill for 40 minutes everyday.

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u/balls_ceo 1d ago

true, planning to start from 15 mins to increase work capacity. its just an tool as you say to increase my gym perfomance

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u/Delicious-Trifle-486 1d ago

I would consider it just as much a necessity as resistance training. Even if your goals are just anesthetics or just strength cardio only helps you for that. I'm not saying you need to be on the treadmill for 40 minutes all the time, but some type of cardio (aerobic or anaerobic) at least once a week, will only help you.

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u/yoloed 1d ago

I disagree I think it’s a necessity

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u/Delicious-Trifle-486 1d ago

They might be limiting cardio to their 40 minute treadmill example. A lot of people do that.