LISS

Sports abbreviation · Fitness and Exercise

LISS
Stands forLow-intensity steady state
CategoriesSports

LISS stands for Low-intensity steady state, a fitness and exercise abbreviation.

Cardio done at a comfortable, consistent pace for an extended time, such as brisk walking, easy cycling or light jogging for 30 to 60 minutes. It is the opposite of interval training.

Example: On rest days I do 45 minutes of LISS on the incline treadmill.

Usage notes

Popular among bodybuilders during fat-loss phases because it adds calorie burn without heavy recovery costs. LISS overlaps with what endurance coaches call zone 2 training. Pronounced "liss".

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