HealthLow-intensity steady-state cardio has been touted as a way to lose weight and put less strain on your body while exercising. Science of exercise columnist Grace Wade looks into whether it works 26 March 2025 A long stroll in the park doesnt sound too badShutterstock/GorgevWhen it comes to exercise, my aim is usually to get the most out of each workout, pushing myself to my max. No gain without pain, right? But maybe that isnt always the case.In the past few years, low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardio has been growing in popularity as a way to lose weight. One example is the TikTok 12-30-3 workout trend, where you walk up a 12 per cent incline for 30 minutes at 3 mph (4.8 kilometres per hour). This type of exercise involves slower aerobic