The workout has already become a favorite for fitness bloggers and gym enthusiasts alike.
What is LISS?
And, we tapped one of these fitness experts to find out everything you better know about LISS training.
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What Is LISS?
LISS is an approach to cardio training thats the total opposite of HIIT.
Its about building your aerobicenduranceand overall body conditioning, rather than all-out power, speed, and metabolic stoking.
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What Are the Benefits of LISS?
But, the benefits dont end there.
It aids recovery.
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Enhanced recovery and less soreness, so that youre primed to attack your next hard training session.
Its an approachable workout for beginners.
It burns calories.
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Like any exercise, LISS burns calories.
It can get you outside.
Many cardio activities that are great for LISS workouts can be enjoyed outdoors.
Its a good option if youre tired.
It increases your endurance.
Want to hike the Grand Canyon?
LISS workouts may form the foundation for training for endurance events.
It relieves stress.
Its free.
You dont need any special equipment or a gym membership to partake in LISS.
you could walk, hike, jog, or stream aVinyasa Flow classfrom the comfort of your living room.
What Are the Drawbacks of LISS?
It can be boring.
But, Ogletree suggests recruiting a friend to join you for your workout to combat any boredom.
It takes more time.
LISS workouts are, by definition, less intense than HIIT workouts, so they are less efficient.
It can increase your appetite.
Ogletree claims that LISS can increase the hunger response and appetite.
It can cause overuse injuries.
Another drawback is it may make you more fatigued and lead to overtraining or overuse injuries, cautions Ogletree.
Mobility and flexibility exercises will [also] help you continue to move well.
To avoid overtraining, the best advice is to listen to your body.
Keep in mind that exercise should enhance your life, not make you feel worse.
Who Should Do LISS?
The short answer: everyone.
Plus, you dont need an expensive private trainer orfancy appto get going.
LISS is pretty straightforward because you maintain the same intensity throughout the workout, says Ogletree.
For any given exercise modality, dont go higher than 65 percent of your max heart rate.
But, more isnt necessarily better.
Stick within the 30-60 minute range.
Beyond that, your workout may start taxing the body much more than intended with LISS.
Who Uses LISS?
But youve likely gathered that by now.
And hey, it sure seems to be working well for them.
