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#169 : HIIT Cardio for Fat Loss? The Truth

The Shredded Show
The Shredded Show
Episode • May 31, 2021 • 12m

High-Intensity Interval Training was made popular in the 2010s and is still widely practiced in a lot of gyms. In this episode, Charlie expresses the benefits and drawbacks of doing HIIT cardio, especially if your goal is losing body fat. Tune in as he uncovers the truth behind the effects of adapting HIIT in your workout routine if you want to lose fat. Plus, find out why he suggests LISS over HIIT. We have to focus on looking at the bigger picture and what actually really matters here. The key to this is making sure that you have the correct overall nutrition plan for your goals.


“In a pure fat loss phase, HIIT is not something I would generally use huge amounts of.”

-  Charlie Johnson


In this episode:

  • Several benefits in doing HIIT cardio
  • Its negative impact on your recovery
  • How to factor HIIT cardio into your workouts
  • What drives fat loss?


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