re: I quit doing cardio

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I do think cardio has been almost fetishized - especially as compared to lifting.

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Cardiorespiratory fitness, as measured by maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), is related to functional capacity and human performance and has been shown to be a strong and independent predictor of all-cause and disease-specific mortality.

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I don't do cardio to lose weight or look better. I do cardio because it increases/maintains my VO2 Max which directly correlates to longevity. I lift weights to alleviate imbalances and help prevent injury so I can keep doing cardio.