Can you replace steady cardio with HIIT?

[mccollins]

If I did HIIT 3-4 times a week would I still see good weight loss results?

[Hades]

I don't know what HIIT is but I'll chyme in anyway. If weight loss is your goal, don't underestimate the importance of weight training. the body breaks down muscle mass before fat, so if all you did was cardio you won't really appear any fitter, just smaller. It's best to do cardio training during the recooperation (sp?) period after weight training - the next day perhaps. Good luck losing weight anyway - hope this helps.

[GuyAskingGirls]

Yes. It's actually been proven that HIIT training is just as if not more effective as steady cardio. 15-20 minutes of HIIT is just as effective as 30 + minutes of steady cardio. Also, for me anyway, HIIT is more fun and less monotonous than steady cardio.

[GuyAskingGirls]

Forgot to mention that it is also more effective as building muscle because you are exerting more effort and working your muscles harder

[erekmax]

You'd see good results with HIT but don't completely remove steady cardio. Use it as a cool down after HIT.

[systemsuck]

U look like that girl of College Humor..