Be sure to do anaerobic exerise (weight lifting) while sticking to HIT principles as well.
They are both better for fat loss because cortisol is minimized (and the entire sugar cycle swing), as opposed to high volume workouts (long cardio, high rep weight lifting). Also, testosterone (and other anabolic hormone benefit) is maximized in HIT, especially with weight lifting.
Think of it like this: The higher the intensity (weight/speed), the more anabolic it is. The higher the volume (time jogging/lifting reps), the more hormonally catabolic it is. Anabolic hormones keep tissue in a state of maximum health and repair. Catabolic hormones break down tissue.
Having a maximally efficient insulin response will keep the fat off. That can't be entirely controlled by working out. But sticking to HIT principles will skew your hormones, as much as working out can, in the favor of insulin efficiency / sensitivity.
They are both better for fat loss because cortisol is minimized (and the entire sugar cycle swing), as opposed to high volume workouts (long cardio, high rep weight lifting). Also, testosterone (and other anabolic hormone benefit) is maximized in HIT, especially with weight lifting.
Think of it like this: The higher the intensity (weight/speed), the more anabolic it is. The higher the volume (time jogging/lifting reps), the more hormonally catabolic it is. Anabolic hormones keep tissue in a state of maximum health and repair. Catabolic hormones break down tissue.
Having a maximally efficient insulin response will keep the fat off. That can't be entirely controlled by working out. But sticking to HIT principles will skew your hormones, as much as working out can, in the favor of insulin efficiency / sensitivity.