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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Adding 200–300 kcal of cardio per week can help achieve a weekly fat loss of ~0.5 lb without compromising muscle mass. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest