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Originally Posted by LiFeIsGoOd
Out of curiosity, why do you think burning more calories in less time has negative effects for "many people" ?
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I used to be a big fan of HIIT and getting the most calories burned in the least amount of time... but I learned that the recovery required for that intensity of workout was more than I could handle. I would either get injured or just feel bad, or most often I'd overeat to compensate. My diet compliance went to hell on HIIT and metabolic workouts. My daily movement bottomed out (I would just sit on my ass when I wasn't at the gym cuz I was so tired). It wasn't a decision to sit around and overeat, it was just an amazingly strong exhaustion and hunger that was stirred up by that type of workout.
I have lost more and actually spared most of my lean mass by learning a "less is more" workout philosophy. My cardio is much less, I walk a lot more, I move around more, I lift lower volume but heavier weights... and I'm doing much better. I am just one of many on this forum who've had similar experiences.
Some people do great on high intensity stuff and can handle it (or they don't require as much recovery), but if you can't run, don't rule out other ways to get the job done
