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Tip of the day: LISS (Low Intensity Steady State) Cardio

Tip of the day: LISS (Low Intensity Steady State) Cardio

Slower, steady-state cardio is great for people who may not have the endurance, speed, experience, or mobility to do HIIT cardio. It's also great for competitive bodybuilders whose primary concern is building as much muscle as possible. Many competitive bodybuilders prefer walking on a treadmill for their cardiovascular training to avoid any possible muscle loss. Obese, pregnant, or elderly trainees can also benefit from doing steady-state cardio instead of HIIT.

If you're new to the fitness world and aren't sure which cardio style is best, spending 45 minutes on the stationary bike is probably a better starting choice than all-out sprinting.

Steady-state cardio also boasts numerous other advantages, depending on the intensity, "steady-state aerobics tend to burn more calories during the exercise bout than interval training." because of the high energy demands and longer recovery times of HIIT, "some research suggests that regular exercise helps people stick to their diet better." In other words, if you're unable or don't want to do HIIT cardio, your fat-loss goals are not invalid!

Anything that is low intensity that can be sustained for a long period without getting out of breath. Walking Swimming Biking

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