What is LISS (Low-Intensity Steady State)?
Sustained low-intensity cardio held at a steady pace for a longer duration.
In context
LISS (Low-Intensity Steady State) is a key concept in training. Sustained low-intensity cardio held at a steady pace for a longer duration. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
Nishaana is built around ideas like this: it tracks the numbers behind them automatically, so the theory shows up as real progress in your logbook rather than staying abstract.
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Common questions.
What does liss (low-intensity steady state) mean?
Sustained low-intensity cardio held at a steady pace for a longer duration.
What category does liss (low-intensity steady state) belong to?
LISS (Low-Intensity Steady State) is a term from training in strength and fitness training. Browse more training terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does liss (low-intensity steady state) matter for training?
Understanding liss (low-intensity steady state) helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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