# Fat loss journeys
**URL:** https://forum.freeletics.com/t/fat-loss-journeys/23349
**Category:** Training Q&A
**Created:** [October 29, 2025, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/fat-loss-journeys/23349 "2025-10-29T10:12:36Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@gviddon](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/gviddon)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2025, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/fat-loss-journeys/23349/1 "2025-10-29T10:12:36Z")
**Hi everyone!**
I have a question that’s been on my mind for a while… If everyone says that the most important thing for fat loss (besides being in a calorie deficit, of course) is **strength training** , then why are most fat-loss journeys based on **HIIT and cardio**?
Isn’t it true that HIIT and cardio can fatigue the nervous system and raise cortisol levels, which actually makes recovery and fat loss harder?
I’m currently on a slight calorie deficit and looking for a good **fat-burning journey** — any thoughts or recommendations?
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### Author:  [@xaver.buttinger](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/xaver.buttinger)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/fat-loss-journeys/23349/2 "2025-10-29T11:10:18Z")
IMO HIIT and cardio will have a greater impact for short term fat loss.
Strength training for long term.
I would choose a HIIT or cardio based one and maintining the calorie deficit. When you lost some weight transition to a different one.
At least I did it the way successfully. For me it is really motivation seeing fat melt fast, because I like the way I look with lower fat %. Then I am more motivated for the subsequent strength journeys.
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### Author:  [@gviddon](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/gviddon)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2025, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/fat-loss-journeys/23349/3 "2025-10-29T12:11:02Z")
Thanks. My goal is to loose fat, i have some muscle and streangth already, just want to uncover it.
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### Author:  [@Sofia](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/Sofia)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/fat-loss-journeys/23349/4 "2025-11-03T22:21:04Z")
Probably because those journeys are designed to be more accessible for a broad audience, but since you already understand the basics, you could switch to a strength-based or equipment journey. Still, like you said, nutrition is the most important part, and any journey will help with fat loss if nutrition is in check. Choose strength-based ones if you also want to develop shape more.