HIIT Doesn’t Burn Fat Like You Think Here’s What Actually Works

You’ve been told HIIT is the ultimate fat-burning workout.

You sweat buckets, your heart’s racing, and your Apple Watch is loving you for it.

But here’s the brutal truth 👇

Just because a workout feels hard and torches calories in the moment... doesn’t mean it’s the best strategy for long term fat loss.

Let’s unpack this.

The HIIT Myth: "More Burn = More Fat Loss"

HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is praised for its ability to burn a high number of calories in a short time.

And it does.

But here’s the kicker: calorie burn during a workout is just a tiny piece of the fat loss puzzle.

• That afterburn effect (EPOC)? It’s real... but minimal.

• The sweat? That’s water loss, not fat.

• The fatigue? Doesn’t equal effectiveness.

  
  

HIIT has a place in a well-rounded programme but it’s not the magic bullet.

🏋️‍♀️ The Truth: Resistance Training Wins for Fat Loss

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Muscle = Metabolic Gold

   The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest. Not just during your workout, but 24/7.

   
   

2. Resistance training changes your shape, not just your weight

   It sculpts, firms, and boosts confidence. HIIT alone? You’re just becoming a smaller version of the same shape.

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3. Sustainable training trumps sweaty chaos

   You don’t need to leave the gym dripping to make progress.

   You need a plan that matches your goals, lifestyle, and recovery.

   
   

🤔 So Why Does HIIT Still Get So Much Hype?

Let’s be honest:

• It’s sexy.

• It’s fast.

• It feels like you’ve worked hard.

  
  

But here’s the thing... most people doing HIIT 5x a week are under eating, overtraining, and seeing very little change in body composition.

Sound familiar?

You’re not alone.

💡 What Actually Works (and Keeps Working)?

🧠 A smart combination of:

• Progressive resistance training

• Protein-rich meals

• Movement you enjoy

• Consistency over intensity

  
  

And let’s not forget: mindset is everything.

You don’t need to “earn” your calories with cardio. You need a strategy.

👇 Want to Know What That Strategy Looks Like?

Here’s what I do with my coaching clients:

✅ Build a strong foundation with resistance training

✅ Match your nutrition to your goals (without cutting everything fun)

✅ Coach your mindset, not just your macros

✅ Help you ditch the “all or nothing” approach for good

And it works. Not because it’s trendy—but because it’s tailored, sustainable, and science-backed.

🚀 Want Results That Stick?

If you’re done chasing calorie burn and finally want to feel strong, confident, and in control of your progress...

You’re exactly who I help.

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👇Let’s build your strongest body without the HIIT hamster wheel.