Jay Cutler Says Fasted Cardio \u2018Sets the Tone\u2019 for the Day Despite Ongoing Fitness Debate<\/strong><\/h2>\nFour-time Mr. Olympia<\/strong><\/a> Jay Cutler<\/strong> has never been shy about sharing the habits that helped him become one of bodybuilding\u2019s all-time greats. One routine he still refuses to abandon is fasted cardio<\/strong><\/a>. He argues that its biggest benefit isn\u2019t just fat loss, but the mindset it creates before the rest of the day begins<\/strong>. In a recent YouTube Short<\/a>, Cutler defended fasted cardio against critics. He said that getting in 30 minutes first thing in the morning helps establish discipline<\/a>, consistency<\/a>, and focus.<\/p>\nWhile sports nutrition research<\/a> has generally found that total calorie expenditure and diet matter more than whether cardio is performed in a fasted or fed state<\/a>, many competitive bodybuilders continue to include fasted cardio<\/a> as a staple during contest preparation. Still, Cutler<\/a> believes there\u2019s a reason it has stood the test of time.<\/p>\nJay Cutler Explains Why Fasted Cardio Is About More Than Burning Fat<\/strong><\/h2>\nDuring the video, Cutler acknowledged that plenty of people disagree with him.<\/p>\n
While sports nutrition research<\/a> has generally found that total calorie expenditure and diet matter more than whether cardio is performed in a fasted or fed state<\/a>, many competitive bodybuilders continue to include fasted cardio<\/a> as a staple during contest preparation. Still, Cutler<\/a> believes there\u2019s a reason it has stood the test of time.<\/p>\n During the video, Cutler acknowledged that plenty of people disagree with him.<\/p>\nJay Cutler Explains Why Fasted Cardio Is About More Than Burning Fat<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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