LISS Cardio - 3 tips for LISS Cardio

LISS Cardio - 3 tips for LISS Cardio

LISS Cardio is the exercise you need to get shredded! I'm sure you all have heard of HIIT Cardio: High Intensity Interval Training. Well, LISS is the opposite end of the spectrum: low intensity steady state.

You may be wondering why you want to do LISS cardio. The answer is simple! To maintain that lean muscle mass you have worked so hard to develop!! This type of cardio essentially bypasses the body's use of carbohydrates for fuel and uses fat instead.

1) The key to LISS Cardio is to keep your heart rate between 65% and 75% of your maximum and ensure the session lasts no longer than an hour. Of course, you can do more than one session per day, but not consecutively.

2) Examples of LISS Cardio:

a. Take your dog for a walk! Perfect LISS cardio for you and great cardio for your dog! It's a win-win for both of you!

b. Ride a stationary bike at 65 rpm

3) Don't eat anything before doing your cardio! Personally, I like to do mine right after waking up and/or immediately after a strength workout. Your body will have already used its glycogen stores and as long as the intensity is low, it will immediately use fat for energy!

You don't always have to jump, kick, punch, sweat buckets to burn fat. If we use a little science, have faith, and try something new, you will be pleasantly surprised by the results. I remember when I started using LISS: it was like I was doing nothing. Fast forward several weeks and I achieved the best conditioning of my life!

It's little things like LISS cardio that help you get that lean, ripped look you've worked so hard to achieve.

Inspired by Carter Irvin