ALL PRODUCTS: www.AskJoeDimatteo.com Do you HAVE to do cardio? What if you really hate it? What if you're not good at it? What if you're already doing all of the other healthy things like eating well and lifting weights? What difference does it actually make?  A listener question about "zone 2" cardio sets off a bigger conversation about cardiovascular exercise and its critical role in our health. It doesn't have to be a horrible, sweaty, 3-hour event. In fact... it's probably better if it isn't! Also, an article about the shocking increase in childhood obesity gets the boys thinking through tools and techniques to help kids get moving! CONNECT: Products - https://askjoedimatteo.com/youtube Questions - [email protected] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/askjoedimatteo Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/5n6kfwhs PODCAST: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowApple Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowGoogle Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowSpotify Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/GenerationHealth YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/57hxe6aj YouTube Clips - https://tinyurl.com/wzk69tbk Generation Health is a weekly podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Dante DiMatteo (PharmD, CSCS) is the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating his extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, he loves sharing his wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life! CHAPTERS: 01:33 - What historical sporting event would you like to witness?  05:09 - Q: Should I be doing cardio when trying to put on weight?  07:09 - What are the benefits of cardio? 09:15 - What is cardio training? 12:29 - What are the cardio zones? 17:01 - Why is Zone 2 cardio such a hot topic? 18:41 - Practical takeaways 19:19 - How much exercise do I need? 33:21 - Article: physical inactivity among adolescents  35:06 - What can be done about adolescent physical inactivity?  36:39 - What are the consequences of physical inactivity?  39:00 - How do we help adolescents become more active?  53:56 - Show Outro SHOW NOTES: 1) Kids Aren't Exercising Enough - https://tinyurl.com/mv9pxwfy 2) Only 1/4 Gen Z fit for Military - https://tinyurl.com/mth838w3 3) Resistance Training for Youth - https://tinyurl.com/y4c5d7zz 4) Physical Activity Guidelines - https://tinyurl.com/mst2z7d9 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.