Which Is Better – HIIT or Steady Cardio?

Slow & Steady (Walking): Burn Calories From Fat Without Muscle Loss

Brisk walking is a proven way to lose weight, and in some cases can even be more effective in terms of calorie expenditure than slow jogging, with less stress on the joints and leg bones. For older adults or those just starting on a weight loss or fitness program, walking can be a great way to ease into exercise.

Another plus of walking instead of jogging is that you can walk for long distances without the muscle loss that comes from long-distance running or jogging. As noted previously, aerobic exercise burns through your body’s fuel supply more slowly than anaerobic exercise.

But as even the most fuel-efficient car will eventually run out of gas, the long-distance jogger’s tank will eventually run empty, too.

At that point, the runner’s body, especially if they are particularly lean, will begin getting that fuel from the muscle fibers themselves, which can lead to muscle loss rather than gain over time.

Which type of cardio do you use the most often?

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