When doing a high-intensity workout on a hydraulic machine, your body burns more sugar (carbs) for energy than when you lift weights, run, or bike at the same time.

From: Caloric Expenditure of Aerobic, Resistance, or Combined High-Intensity Interval Training Using a Hydraulic Resistance System in Healthy Men

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When doing a high-intensity workout on a hydraulic machine, your body burns more sugar (carbs) for energy than when you lift weights, run, or bike at the same time.

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Study: Caloric Expenditure of Aerobic, Resistance, or Combined High-Intensity Interval Training Using a Hydraulic Resistance System in Healthy Men

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