# 2877: The Best Workout Strategy If You Want to Lose Weight (Step by Step)

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Podcast: [Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363)
Published: 2026-06-11T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode the guys break down the best workout strategy for people who want to lose weight and keep it off — and why most people are going about it completely backwards. They cover why strength training beats cardio for fat loss head to head, how to structure your training as a full body split or 1–2 lifts per day, why compound movements are the only ones that matter at this stage, hitting 8,000 steps through lifestyle rather than scheduled cardio, and simple diet steps that create a natural calorie deficit without counting calories. MAPS Summer Sale — https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Code: SUMMER40 — 40% off everything (programs, bundles, mods & guides) — June 1–14 only SPONSORS LMNT (electrolytes) — https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase — no code needed. 1,000mg sodium per serving, no sugar, no artificial sweeteners. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders. LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - New study: Strength training vs. cardio vs. no exercise — who lost the most fat? 5:40 - Why cardio burns more calories but strength training burns more fat 9:27 - Why the scale moves faster with cardio — and why that's actually a trap 13:17 - Full body split or 1–2 lifts per day — which approach works best 15:07 - Compound lifts only — why isolation exercises don't move the needle here 20:41 - 8,000 steps a day — why lifestyle movement beats scheduled cardio 24:40 - Diet steps: whole foods, protein first, eat when hungry, half to one gallon of water

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