Is HIIT better than steady-state cardio?
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HIIT delivers comparable cardiovascular benefit in less time but carries higher injury and burnout risk. Steady-state is easier to recover from and sustain. Most people do best mixing both.
HIIT delivers comparable VO2 max improvement in less time, which suits busy schedules. The cost is higher perceived effort, longer recovery and greater injury risk if technique is poor.
A common sensible split is 1-2 HIIT sessions plus 2-3 easy steady sessions per week, which limits accumulated fatigue.
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