re: I quit doing cardio

I actually agree with you on jogging. I think for base cardio it’s not ideal: too intense, too fatiguing, too much impact on the joints/muscles. It interferes with strength training because of it. I still do it some because I enjoy it

But I don’t think just getting steps in is not going make you more fit. Not saying it won’t make you healthier because it will by making you less fat. You have to increase your heart rate

I prefer inclined walking on a treadmill or a bike. If I lived in a place with any terrain then I would ruck/hike. I try to get the heart rate up into the 120-130 range. Causes little to no fatigue or injury risk.