148. Is Running Bad for Women and Fat Loss?

148. Is Running Bad for Women and Fat Loss?

July 6, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 148

About this episode

The episode discusses whether running is beneficial or detrimental for women's fat loss efforts.

In today's episode, we're tackling one of the biggest questions women ask when they're trying to lose body fat: Is running actually bad for weight loss? You've probably heard conflicting advice. Some people swear by running to burn calories, while others claim it spikes cortisol, causes muscle loss, and makes fat loss harder—especially for women. So what's the truth? In this episode, we're cutting through the noise. The reality is that running isn't inherently good or bad for fat loss. What m...

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