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The Benefits of a Slow and Steady State Workout

January 5, 2016 by Adria Ali 1 Comment

The trend in fitness is definitely high intensity, but relatively short workouts.  This type of training is billed as efficient and effective.  While both of these claims are true, unbridled intensity is not always a good thing.  Too much intensity can scare away novices and cause experienced trainees to burn out and even quit working out.  Low Intensity Steady State (LISS) or Low Intensity Cardio might be considered the more traditional way to exercise, not the trendiest, but it has benefits to offer both novices and experienced trainees.

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The Turtle’s Low Intensity Cardio

According to the story the turtle beat the rabbit because he maintained his steady state workout while his over confident opponent relied on a High Intensity Interval Workout, resting too often and allowing himself to be overtaken by the persistent turtle. The LISS workouts offer several benefits for trainees of all fitness levels.  

Go Easy and Steady for Fat Loss and Conditioning

Using Steady State Workouts 

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Benefits of LISS – Steady State Workout

  • Mental and physical break from HIIT training
  • Appeals to new trainees and trainees on a layoff
  • Longer workouts can burn more calories for more fat loss
  • Increases cardiovascular fitness
  • Putting a Steady State Workout into Practice
  • Giving low intensity cardio a try means you will have plenty of workout options to choose from.
    • Such as – Long runs/hiking or treadmill
    • Bicycle or stationary bike
    • Swimming
    • Kayaking or rowing machine

 

Both indoors and outdoors activities for every kind of trainee means a steady state workout can be a long-term part of your exercise regime.  The suggestions offer choices for all fitness levels and weather conditions so even if you have to be indoors you can still consistently have great workouts.  This lower intensity training is particularly suited for people easing back into training after a holiday lay-off.  So ring in 2016 with new workouts that will put you back on the path to fitness and good health.

Michael Phelps

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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


DISCLAIMER: The purpose of FitTipDaily.com is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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  1. Kyle Winters says

    August 3, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    This was a really interesting article, it really is surprising just how much good, old-fashioned slow exercising can make you healthy. Not that there is anything wrong with a high intensity, quick workout but, as the article points out, there are a few downsides. If you're just starting to really get into the exercising game then it is probably best to start with a slow routine.

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