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Cardio On Demand

Using high-intensity interval cardio can help you shed fat faster.

Everyone will dive into this program with different motives. Some people want to add a few more pounds of muscle. Others, however, may simply want to shed some unwanted layers of body fat.

The good news is that both audiences benefit if they follow the training program to the letter. And while there is no prescribed cardio in this program, those in either camp looking to tighten up a bit more can add two to three high-intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio sessions per week, as dictated by the mirror. If you’re gaining muscle and noticing more muscular detail, it’s OK to refrain from cardio for this program. Too much cardio, as can be the case with some beginner programs, can work against your muscle-building efforts.

HIIT cardio, which basically has you alternating between high-intensity sprints and slower bouts of recovery, helps you burn more fat long after you take off your running shoes. It can also help you preserve some of that muscle you’re looking to gain. To get the most out of it, try this routine — again, as needed — no more than two to three times per week.

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