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LIIT (low-intensity interval training)

This is a new exercise phenomenon that claims you can still achieve similar fitness results to HIIT, but with lower risk of injury.

Though there is currently no research on the effects of LIIT workouts, the idea is that you still perform exercises in intervals, but these exercises are done at a lower intensity and with more shorter rest time in between.

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Low-intensity interval training can be as effective as HIIT – but only if you spend more time working out

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The downside of HIIT

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LIIT and HIIT effectiveness

If you simply replace a brief HIIT session with one of a lower intensity, then it probably won’t be more effective, unless the session is longer in order to make up for the loss of intensity.

LIIT is not yet backed by science

... but we can look at studies which have compared the effects of doing the same amount of exercise, but over different periods of time.

Why HIIT gained popularity

HIIT( high-intensity interval training) promises to improve overall health and fitness and it can also be done in a short amount of time.
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