I'm not bragging in the least, I'm sure part is due to genetics. I'm not a small man and I'm in my 40's and I hate cardio. I will never go jogging or go on a stepper for 30 minutes. The only cardio I do is cardio I like. I like walking my dogs, it is great for stress, bonds with my animals, and we love finding new trails or just enjoying nature. At least a few long hikes a week pending my knee isn't too sore. Hence the 15 minutes walks after meals as well - my dogs wait for me to finish and they run to the door and dance with excitement. They enjoy it as much as I do.
I love to fight and I don't mean on the street anymore but heavy bag work or with XL BOB and with a torn meniscus I am limited so I try to do 6 5 minute sessions at least 3 times a week. With Covid, I still train in a garage with friends but with my F'n knee I am limited with kicks and Judo throws so I make the best of what I can do. Regardless, I enjoy it and I get to hand out with my buddies.
Obviously sex is a great cardio workout and is enjoyable - suspect that goes without saying.
Find something you like doing for cardio and it will come easy.
Each to their own and some guys eat a body building diet and when they post it they don't have one fruit or vegetable included on an ongoing basis. There was a gent that was claimed to have a degree in nutrition and posted a pic and was absolutely ripped. If I recall correct, he used test and var or t-bol most of the time. Yes, he looked great and posted his diet he eats everyday. There wasn't one vegetable or fruit on his diet and he ate the same thing everyday. As I always say each to their own but in my opinion that is playing with fire.
Fiber is important and both are rich sources of antioxidants to protect your body from free radicals. If you can incorporate them in without messing your macro balance - do it. Diet alone can make a huge change in your blood markers and BP, without sacrificing your calories or macro balance if you pick the right veggies.
As I mentioned I am doing f all for cardio other than sex and some training / bag or pad work. My resting heart rate while I'm drinking my morning coffee is around 50, if I take it later it is mid 40's to 50. People should strive to get their resting heart rate down as much as they strive to get their BP down.
Some people will never hit ideal numbers due to genetics or the compounds they take but be responsible and monitor what you can and consider you longevity. It is great to look good for a few months but not at the expense of being hospitalized and damaging your organs.
Just my take - not a doc but have worked to get my RHR and BP into the ideal range.
