LISS stands for “Low Intensity Steady State”. It is a version of aerobic exercise where you do lower intensity cardiovascular exercise for an extended period of time.

This can include
-Walking
– Cycling
-Rowing
-Stationary bike
-Elliptical

Even cleaning can be considered LISS if you’re cleaning at a pace that gets your heart-rate slightly elevated.

How do I know if what i’m doing is LISS?

A good rule of thumb if you don’t have a heart rate monitor is to talk. You should be able to keep a comfortable conversation during your exercise. If you have to pause a lot because you feel out of breath, you are no longer doing LISS. If you’re going so hard that you have to take a lot of breaks to catch your breath, you are no longer doing LISS. You should be able to comfortably walk, cycle, row or whatever for at least 30 minutes while talking without a break.

What are the benefits of LISS?

LISS is fantastic for getting into your zone 2 heart rate which is your fat burning zone. LISS burns fat, but doesn’t burn muscle so if you’ve been lifting for an extended period of time trying to gain muscle, LISS is the perfect cardio for you.

LISS is perfect for an active recovery from days you’ve been working out. LISS is also linked with cardiovascular health as well as mental health.

It’s also one of the best places to start for new people wanting to get into exercise because the body adapts so quickly to it.

As an added bonus, you can do LISS during your lunch break and not look sweaty, red and out of breath by the time you go back to work.

LISS is one of the most underutilized and under rated workout forms. I 10/10 recommend that no matter how long you have been lifting; whether you’re brand new, or have been lifting for decades, get some LISS in your schedule.