09/05/2022
High intensity interval training, better known as HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods.
HIIT is one of the most popular fitness trends, and for good reason. It is a time-efficient way to exercise for a couple of reasons.
Firstly, a HIIT session can last between 30-45 minutes to be effective. Secondly, studies have shown that this form of training can increase the amount of calories burnt both during and after exercise.
Researchers have found that when programmed correctly, HIIT can burn up to 30% more calories than other forms of exercise such as running or cycle.
Additionally, HIIT increases your metabolic rate for hours after your workout. This is where excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) kicks in. Your body uses extra energy to recover from the high intensity workout, therefore burning more calories for a period of time afterwards, possible more than if you went for a run or did weight training.
To achieve this, you have to go HARD in a HIIT workout. This type of class really is one of those where the more you put in, the more you get out. What’s equally important are the short rest periods so that you can continue to work at a high intensity during the work phase and achieve the correct physiological effect.
This can be achieved with full body exercises, both bodyweight or equipment based that work your major muscle groups.
HIIT can improve your oxygen consumption in a shorter period of time than other endurance training methods. This can be beneficial if you are short on time and want to improve your endurance.
There are health benefits too. A large amount of research indicated that HIIT can reduce heart rate and blood pressure, particularly in people who are overweight or obese.
So in summary, HIIT is a very efficient method to exercise and may help you burn more calories than other forms of exercise. Increased metabolism after the workout will increase the amount of calories burnt from your session.
It may produce many of the same health benefits as other forms of exercise but in a shorter period of time.
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