What is the single best exercise for weight loss?

Daily brisk walking. It is easy to sustain, low-impact, keeps stress hormones down, and adds up to a real calorie burn without wrecking recovery.

Do I need to do cardio to lose weight?

You need a calorie deficit. Cardio helps create it, but strength training preserves muscle so the weight you lose is fat, not tissue.

Give it 4–6 weeks of consistent movement paired with a modest food deficit. The first 2 weeks are mostly water.

cardio · stationary bike

Short, joint-friendly intervals that torch calories.

8–10 × 1 min hard / 1 min easy 30 minrest 0s

Log your sets with a rest timer and one-tap save.

Equipment

stationary bike

Rest

0s between sets

Primary muscles

legs, cardiovascular

Also works

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