{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66475af9e1c79600121736a4/69b6eff7559de2c634f1f8de?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#148 Soft Cardio, Fitness Travel & Burnout is Back","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66475af9e1c79600121736a4/1773596547689-a00ac251-0f1d-4599-90b5-d72a93e4682e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>First up, the team look at the rise in “Soft Cardio”, which is the latest trend in fitness but Zone 2 cardio has been a thing for a while. Simply put it’s cardio performed&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>at a moderate intensity&nbsp;</strong>, where your heart rate rises but you do not become breathless. <strong>Good for improving your endurance, burning fat, and keeping your heart healthy&nbsp;</strong>, without breaking down muscles or compromising recovery.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Then the team turn to Burnout, as The Guardian report that it’s yet again on the rise, with over 75% of people experiencing it. Read more <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/15/75-of-people-suffer-from-burnout-what-you-need-to-know\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>And lastly, Sammi is looking at the rise of using fitness as an excuse to travel. Have you headed abroad for a race or event?</p>","author_name":"Adrienne Adhami, Sammi Adhami, Oli Patrick"}