Lets be realistic!! Your not going to get ripped (bodyfat at 4-5% or lower) if you don't do cardio (assuming you have a perfect meal plan), plain and simple!!! Now, I would agree it is all about balance, not suggesting 7 days a week of cardio, but definitely more than just "a couple of days" (like 2). If you add "fat burning catalyst" that will help, but will only go so far.