Is cardio even necessary when losing fat?

[Wendal]

Personally I don't like cardio too much but I do like lifting. Is cardio even necessary when cutting? Can't you simply eat at a deficit, lift weights three to four days a week and that's it?

[patnshan]

No, it's not necessary. It's good for your overall well bring but not necessary if eating in a deficit.

[Clintw1976]

A calorie deficit is all you need. Hitting weights burns a significant amount of calories too. Cardio does suck!

[tara19]

No it's not.
Cardio is good for your heart. Hence, the name :P
I like to simply walk my dog or take my little sister to the park. Not necessarily ride on a treadmill for an hour.

[dublinbody]

nope , to lose weight all you need is a calorie deflict i.e eat 300 calories below your tdee to find out your tdee use a site like fitness frog , eat 300 below that if your going to do some sort of exercise lift weights

[mmafighterskiba]

Nope, I never add cardio in until I have those last few stubborn pounds to lose

[Harry815]

No it's not necessary. But it can slightly speed up your cut, by burning extra calories from doing it (not a significant difference, but still something).