Make Your Workouts a HIIT!

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training and it can take your cardio workout to the next level, helping you build more power and burn more fat than ever before.

Although HIIT workouts are shorter, they are performed at such a high intensity that it takes your body more oxygen to recover. This in turns means your body is burning 9 times more fat than it would at rest, for hours after your workout.

Other benefits of HIIT is that it increases your exercise endurance by increasing your VO2 max. This is the maximum amount of oxygen you inhale during exercise.

Because the workout is also shorter than most moderate-paced workouts, it also burns less muscle. This is especially important if you want to remain toned.

HIIT EXAMPLE
Warm up by jogging at a comfortable pace for 5 minutes. Then you begin your intervals. Run at your maximum effort for 15 to 30 seconds, followed by a 2-minute recovery. This can be a walk or a very light jog. Perform between 6 and 10 of these intervals, and finish with a cool down jog or walk.

You can get an amazing workout in as little as 20 minutes but because this is high intensity, it should only be performed a few times per week as your body will need time to recover.

Exercisers who have switched from moderate-paced cardio to HIIT have seen noticeable differences in their workout results and in the way their jeans fit!