cardio
9 posts on cardio.
·6 min readCardio myths: the fat-burning zone and what actually works
The 'fat-burning zone', cardio killing your gains, and needing HIIT every session — most cardio advice is wrong. Here's what the science says about cardio for fat loss and fitness, and how little you actually need.
·6 min read10,000 steps a day: myth, marketing tool, or genuinely useful target?
The 10,000 steps target started as a 1965 marketing campaign for a Japanese pedometer. Decades of research later, here's what the evidence actually says about daily step counts.
·8 min readZone 2 cardio: the boring engine behind every fitness goal
Unlock your fitness potential with Zone 2 cardio! Learn why this 'boring' intensity builds mitochondrial power, boosts fat metabolism, and fuels your Ascend Fitness climb. Discover how to incorporate
·7 min readAscend vs Strava: running, strength, and everything in between
Struggling to track all your fitness? Discover if Strava's cardio focus or Ascend's holistic gamified approach best suits your running, lifting, and nutrition goals. Find your peak performance.
·5 min readStrength training for ultra runners without blowing up your legs
Unlock late-race power & bulletproof your body. Learn why posterior chain strength is an ultra runner's secret weapon, with a 2x30 min/week protocol that won't compromise your long runs. Ascend Fitnes
·7 min readUltra pace strategy by distance — 50K, 100K, 100-mile
Unlock ultra-endurance success! Discover why marathon pacing fails beyond 30km & master distance-specific strategies for 50K, 100K, 100-mile races with Ascend Fitness.
·8 min readTraining for Australian heat: summer strength and cardio that doesn't melt you
Conquer Australian summer training! Learn why heat impacts cardio differently, master 10-day heat acclimation, optimise hydration, and leverage Ascend's adaptive nutrition for peak performance in extr
·8 min readAscend vs Vert.run: the strength side ultras miss
Vert.run excels for ultra running plans, but misses strength, nutrition, & recovery. Discover how Ascend Fitness complements your training or becomes your comprehensive fitness hub.
·8 min readAustralian coastal training: from Bondi to Cottesloe
Unlock the ultimate outdoor gym! Discover how Australia's stunning coastline offers beach sprints, ocean swims, and sand strength sessions. Learn to train safely in the heat and track every climb with