HIIT vs Steady Cardio

For torching calories, is short HIIT better than long steady cardio?

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HIIT packs all-out bursts and short rests into 20 sweaty minutes, chasing a big afterburn in the least time. Steady cardio holds one comfortable pace for longer, building an aerobic base that's gentler on your joints and easier to sustain. Both raise your heart rate — the debate is intensity versus endurance.

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