SMARTSFITNESS

“The Secret Fat-Burning Combo: How HIIT and Low-Intensity Cardio Work Together”

Yes, you’re on the right track!

HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is a great way to release stored fat into the bloodstream. During HIIT, you perform short bursts of intense activity followed by periods of rest. This increases your heart rate and stimulates the release of stored fat into the bloodstream, where it can then be utilized for energy.

After the fat is released, low-intensity steady-state cardio (LISS), such as walking or light cycling, can help to burn the fat as fuel. Since LISS is performed at a lower intensity, your body is able to use fat as its primary energy source during this time, aiding in fat oxidation.

So, in simple terms:

HIIT helps mobilize the fat.

LISS burns the fat as fuel.

This combination can be very effective for fat loss, especially when paired with a balanced diet and overall fitness routine.

Liss is anything from zone 1 – zone 2 depends on your current fitness level.

HIIT is zone 4-5 on the hard intervals of 15-30 seconds and zone 1 on the recovery intervals.

This is a game changer for fatloss and will get you leaner than ever before.

Tips

1.Make sure to strength train 3-5 DAYS A week to maintain muscle and Metabolism during the fatloss.

2.Move daily aim for 8-10k steps

3.Eat at a deficit and prioritize micronutrients from fruit and vegetables

4. Do this protocol 3 days a week at the end of your sessions or later in the day.

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