Have you ever skipped the gym simply because you couldn't commit to an hour long sweat session? If you are guilty as charged, you have missed out on an amazing opportunity to develop explosive strength and improve your cardiovascular health! This missed opportunity could have been avoided by following a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) plan. "HIIT describes any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even complete rest."
For those who favor the treadmill, research has shown that just 15 minutes of HIIT training (performed 3x / week) will burn more calories than running for double that amount of time. This training method also has the potential to increase aerobic capacity, which lends itself to endurance activities!
For those who venture toward the free weights or strength machines, HIIT training can also prove beneficial. Short bouts of intense work requires the body to rely on an anaerobic system as its energy source. Relying on this type of energy will increase growth hormone and testosterone levels within the body, ultimately resulting in muscle growth.
Now that you know how quick you can tone / trim, you might just find yourself squeezing in some exercise on a regular basis!
((Please note rest and recovery recommendations for all workouts))
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