Pro bodybuilders often get divided in their approach to different workouts. While some prefer lifting weights, some fitness freaks talk about smaller weights and more reps. This has been the case for cardio too. There are many bodybuilding legends who think too much cardio is unnecessary, but there are others who look at it as something imperative. 7-times Mr. Olympia Phil Heath prefers the latter.

Recently, The Gift posted a video on his Instagram where he finally opened up about his approach to cardio. Not only did he advise doing cardio four days a week, but Heath also debunked the myths on the rise. How can cardio help in getting a defined body?

Phil Heath has different ways of pumping up his body

With changing approaches and developed workout regimes the technique to get a lean and muscular body is crucial. Several rookies confuse the methods and feel misguided. Now, who will be the better advisor than the 7 times Mr. Olympia himself? Notably, Heath took a step forward and came up with authentic ideas.

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Recently, the IFBB pro bodybuilder treated his fans with a short video captioned, “Get that heart healthier with some cardio!!!!” In that video, the fitness icon discarded all the bodybuilding myths related to the workout routine. In fact, he suggested taking advantage of the process to get a better result. According to him, “Cardio…it’s definitely something of great importance. Of course, cardio stands for cardiovascular health. Alright? So, what don’t you wanna exercise your heart?”

He even mentioned today’s gym junkies, “I see a lot of guys specially on social media, talk about how, ‘oh I wanna don’t cardio because it’s gonna ruin my gains.’ Well, guess what, you’re gonna need your heart to build a pump, as you pump those weights.” For Heath, 3-4 days of cardio will eventually develop the body and help in getting a leaner physique. In addition, Mr. O also prescribed some exercises like doing an incline treadmill, stationary bike, or even a run on the treadmill.

Just like this former IFBB pro, Jay Cutler too felt the importance of including cardio before or after the weight training.

Jay Cutler is in harmony with Heath

The 4-times Mr. Olympia is still going great and hitting the gym every day. Cutler once shared how he tends to incorporate cardio in his daily workout routine in the morning. It helps in getting lean rapidly, as per the legend, “Remember cardio is necessary when you are trying to lean down and increase metabolism.”

While neophytes think that doing cardio will lead to muscle loss, Culter came up with his blessing in disguise as advice. Furthermore, he stated cardio and weight training, both hold the same importance. “Remember that cardio is necessary but training is the most important thing”, implied the icon.

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