The debate about HIIT vs LISS cardio is always there. Some emphasize interval training while others emphasize how steady-state cardio with a good diet is good enough for fat loss.
So how do you know what kind of cardio is best for you? After all, the last thing you want is to waste your time doing something that doesn’t get results.
This not only results in demotivation but it does consume a lot of time and energy in investing in a plan which may or may not work for you.
HIIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training, is shorter in duration and higher in intensity. It is where we go all in with full intensity into an exercise for a short time and then take a short breather and jump into the next exercise.
This type of training is very useful for people who are running short on time and want to reach their maximum caloric burn during the phase.
On the other hand, Low-Intensity Steady-State is longer in duration and lower in intensity.
It’s performed at a steady pace so that you can sustain your energy for the entire duration. Some examples of this could be biking, running, brisk walking, rowing or swimming.
If you are having enough time to get in some steps then LISS is a great option for people who are aligned with their nutritional goals.
LISS cardio is designed to keep your heart rate at a sustainable rate. That would be around 60-70% of your max heart rate.
It is a form of aerobic training which means that the exercise requires oxygen. During cardio and aerobic exercise, your heart rate and oxygen intake both increase.
HIIT is a great way to increase your epoc. This is your post-workout oxygen consumption. When you are consuming more and more oxygen, you are burning more calories!
This means that HIIT allows you to burn more calories for a long time even after your workout.
So HIIT wins over here. Although HIIT is a great option to lose fat, it is not a magic solution to put train a bad diet.
In the end, the total amount of calories burned vs the total number of calories consumed is going to determine whether you lose fat or not!
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