'Cardio is a lie': CEO fitness expert exposes what actually burns body fat

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Muscle Wins

Forget the treadmill grind. Health specialist Oliver Anwar swears by lifting 3–5x/week—muscle boosts your metabolism and sculpts, cardio just drains.

Cardio Seasoning

Anwar calls cardio a "side dish." Done right, 2–3 HIIT or zone 2 walks weekly melt fat—done wrong, it eats your muscle and drives hunger.

Protein Priority

You can’t out-run your fork. Anwar coaches CEOs to hit 1g of protein per lb, track calories, and dominate diet before cardio even enters the chat.

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Walking Hack

10K steps a day = secret sauce. Walking boosts NEAT, burns fat passively, and doesn’t wreck your recovery. Anwar calls it "effortless edge."

Stress Trap

More cardio = more cortisol. More cortisol = fat clinging on. Anwar says sleep, stress control, and rest days are non-negotiables for CEOs and athletes alike.

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Burnout Loop

Running 5 miles, eating less, no abs? That’s not commitment—it’s chronic exhaustion. Anwar breaks this cycle by shifting focus to smart strength and nutrition.

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Intentional Effort

Anwar builds lean physiques with laser focus, not random effort. Strategy beats sweat. Compound lifts > chaos. Progress > pain.

Recovery Code

Sleep 7–9 hours. Rest 1–2 days/week. CEOs coached by Anwar improve body comp faster when they embrace downtime like a training tool.

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Lifestyle Leverage

Fat loss is a full-picture play: weights, walking, sleep, food. Anwar’s clients don’t chase exhaustion—they master the method.