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  "name": "How does HIIT compare to traditional cardio for fat loss?",
  "description": "HIIT can be more effective for fat loss due to its 'afterburn effect' where calories continue to burn post-workout. It's more intense than traditional cardio.",
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        "text": "HIIT often excels over traditional steady-state cardio for fat loss due to its 'afterburn effect,' also known as Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). This means your body continues to burn calories at an elevated rate for hours after your workout ends. While traditional cardio also burns calories during the session, HIIT can be more time-efficient and may lead to greater overall fat reduction. A practical tradeoff is that HIIT requires higher intensity and effort during the workout compared to the moderate pace of steady-state cardio.",
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