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Topic review: HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift Expand view

Re: HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift

by Derrynkp » Wed Apr 08, 2026 10:11 pm

Yeah makes sense… I think I’ve been overdoing HIIT and wondering why I’m always drained. Might switch to mostly steady state and keep HIIT once a week.

Re: HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift

by HoldenRK » Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:14 pm

HIIT feels productive because it hurts 😂 doesn’t always mean it’s better tho. Consistency beats intensity long term, especially if you’re trying to grow and recover.

Re: HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift

by MarshRob » Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:59 pm

Lowkey walking on incline treadmill is underrated af. Easy, doesn’t kill your CNS and you can do it almost daily without it messing your lifts.

Re: HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift

by Coddy992 » Wed Apr 08, 2026 7:13 pm

Depends on your goal. If you’re cutting and wanna burn calories quick, HIIT hits hard. But if you’re trying to keep strength and not feel smoked all week, steady state all day.

Re: HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift

by WalkerT66 » Wed Apr 08, 2026 6:43 pm

I run both tbh. 2–3 low intensity sessions for recovery + heart health, and maybe 1 HIIT day when I’m feeling spicy. Best of both worlds.

Re: HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift

by VictoryPr » Wed Apr 08, 2026 5:36 pm

HIIT is cool if you’re short on time, but it’s not magic. People act like 10 mins of suffering replaces everything. Long term, steady state is just easier to stick with.

Re: HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift

by KevinK47 » Wed Apr 08, 2026 4:49 pm

If you’re lifting heavy consistently, HIIT can wreck your recovery fast bro. I used to go all out sprints and then wonder why my leg days sucked. Now I keep it mostly steady state and feel way better.

HIIT vs Steady State for Athletes Who Lift

by Derrynkp » Wed Apr 08, 2026 4:24 pm

Trying to decide what’s more effective long term. HIIT leaves me dead but seems efficient. Steady state feels boring but sustainable. What’s your move?