The HIIT vs steady-state debate has dominated fitness media for a decade. The answer is both — they serve different physiological purposes and both matter for overall vitality.
Zone 2 cardio (conversational pace) builds mitochondrial density, improves fat oxidation, enhances cardiovascular efficiency and is sustainable daily without excessive recovery demand.
Maximizes VO2 max improvement per minute of training, triggers EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption), improves insulin sensitivity and builds anaerobic capacity.
3 to 4 sessions of steady-state (30 to 45 minutes) plus 1 to 2 HIIT sessions (15 to 20 minutes) per week provides comprehensive cardiovascular training. SodaPeak’s circulation support (L-Arginine, Beetroot) and energy support (CoQ10, B12) complement both modalities.