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4 Tips to Make Cardio More Effective for Weight Loss

Find a variety of ways to get your heart pumping instead of doing the same cardio activity each time.

Marisa Taylor KarasMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on February 28, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | February 28, 2024

Cardio workouts can help with weight loss, but to get the best results, you may need to combine cardio with other changes. Even if cardio doesn’t lead to weight loss, it’s linked to many other health benefits, including supporting your heart health.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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