The Dumbest Cardio Mistakes That Slow Down Fat Loss

HIIT vs Steady-State Cardio — Which Actually Burns More Fat? (The Truth) Most people pick the wrong cardio for their goal — and wonder why they're not losing fat. In this video, I break down the real science behind HIIT and steady-state cardio so you can stop guessing and start getting results. What you'll learn: ✅ What actually happens inside your body during a HIIT workout vs steady-state cardio ✅ Which energy system you're training — and why it matters for fat loss ✅ Why VO₂ max training is the #1 predictor of longevity (backed by science) ✅ How too much HIIT destroys your sleep, spikes cortisol & kills your progress ✅ The exact formula: when to use HIIT, when to use cardio for weight loss The fitness industry made this a war. It's not. HIIT = high reward, high recovery cost. Steady-state cardio = sustainable, foundational, low stress. The smartest fat loss programs use both — strategically. Stop asking "Which is better?" Start asking "Better for what?" • • • Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Questions to ask before you choose your cardio 3:44 Importance of muscle fibre 6:56 Objective of cardio 14:15 Why is zone 2 cardio so powerful 17:42 How to determine zone 2 21:16 Different ways to do HIIT 24:47 Final takeaway • • • Stream My Podcast Episodes On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HH6DTd... • • • Order 'The Biography of a Failed Venture' (in English) here: https://amzn.in/d/c6sKxBo • • • To Know More, Follow Prashant Desai On: Instagram:   / itsprashantdesai   LinkedIn:   / itsprashantdesai   Twitter: https://x.com/prashantdesaipd/ • • • #prashantdesai #health #healthy #prashantdesaipodcast #podcast #healthtips