Cardio vs. Strength Training — let’s clear this up. Cardio has a place. It’s good for your heart, endurance, and daily movement. But if your goal is to look toned, firm, and defined, cardio alone ain’t it. Here’s why 👇🏽 Cardio mainly burns calories while you’re doing it. Once you stop, the burn stops. That’s why a lot of people lose weight but still feel soft, flat, or “skinny fat.” Strength training does something different. It builds lean muscle, and muscle is metabolically active — meaning