Health claim
“Adding 200–300 kcal of cardio per week can help achieve a weekly fat loss of ~0.5 lb without compromising muscle mass.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
A 3500‑kcal deficit equals roughly 1 lb of fat; a modest 200‑300 kcal weekly increase aligns with the commonly cited 0.5 lb per week target.
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The Worst Cardio Mistakes Everyone Makes For Fat Loss (Avoid These)Jeff Nippard
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