Steady-State Cardio

Steady cardio supports blood flow and drainage as a comfortable and sustainable activity. Steady cardio may not generate the same adaptive repair signals as HIIT because it may not push the body to its limits. An hour-long 5k jog produces…

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Steady cardio supports blood flow and drainage as a comfortable and sustainable activity. Steady cardio may not generate the same adaptive repair signals as HIIT because it may not push the body to its limits. An hour-long 5k jog produces inferior fitness improvements compared to 12 minutes of interval training. Steady cardio may be sufficient for people seeking circulation and gentle movement.