Giggles&Glutes Podcast
Welcome to Giggles & Glutes, a YouTube channel by best friends and Personal Trainers Donaé and Zoë, where we dive into all things life, fitness, and women’s empowerment. Join us for real talk, laughter, tips on building confidence inside and outside the gym and navigating everyday challenges. Whether you’re looking for workout advice, motivation, or a good laugh, Giggles & Glutes is your go-to spot for uplifting content. Subscribe now and be part of our supportive community!
Giggles&Glutes Podcast
Why You NEED Cardio & Stretching for Muscle Gains, Recovery & Fat Loss
Most people skip cardio and stretching… but it might be the reason you’re not seeing results. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down exactly how cardio and stretching support:
•Muscle growth and recovery
•Fat loss and improved endurance
•Injury prevention and posture
•Overall health and hormonal balance
We also answer the BIG questions:
👉 Should you do cardio before or after weights?
👉 What’s the minimum effective dose of stretching and cardio?
👉 How can you fit them into a busy schedule?
Whether your goal is strength, fat loss, or feeling amazing in your activewear — this episode gives you the science, the sass, and the real-life strategies to train smarter.
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⏰ Timeline:
00:00 Introduction – Cardio & Stretching: Why they matter
01:20 Why people avoid cardio and stretching
02:18 Cardio’s role in strength training and recovery
04:10 How cardio boosts blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients
05:22 Cardio increases work capacity and performance
06:45 Combining cardio & strength training without losing gains
08:15 When to do cardio: before vs after weights
10:00 Real-life tips on energy, motivation & programming
11:38 Splitting sessions (AM/PM) or separate days
13:05 75 Hard Challenge and why it’s not always realistic
14:32 Everyday cardio options (walking, chores, dance, etc.)
16:20 Supersets and circuits = sneaky cardio
17:50 Hot weather cardio & real-life stories
19:00 Why stretching is underrated (injury prevention, DOMS, posture)
21:15 How to fit stretching into your routine (5–10 mins is enough)
22:18 Be intentional with your training time & avoid distractions
23:10 Final reminders + Subscribe for more episodes!
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👩🏽⚖️ Disclaimer:
We always strive to share the most accurate information on a topic however this can be mixed with opinion and we maintain that all the views and opinions expressed in this video is just that.
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