Cardio Intensity Question

[Nick9973]

Hi,

I am kinda confused on how cardio fits into the Atkins WOE. There's a lot of literature that recommends low-intensity cardio for fat burning, but I just can't see how walking would be more effective than running. These studies claim that high-intensity cardio primarily burns carbs for fuel. But if we have so few carbs in our system by doing Atkins already, what will high-intensity cardio use for fuel? Our fat? Hopefully not muscle!

Personally, I like working out at a high intensity... it makes me feel good. But I don't want to sabotage my goal of losing weight. Can anyone help me out here? Thanks!

[ValidRouge]

From what I've read, high intensity interval training for short durations is best for fat loss without muscle wasting. Google High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT.

[lason]

would it be safe to assume that because you're already buring fat on atkins and that high intensity interval training burns more fat than traditional cardio then one would see more dramatic weight loss by doing hiit?