‘Burn more fat than ever before’: HIIT workout for quick and effective weight loss

Last updated: 23/09/2016 09:44 by Evee Parroche to Evee Parroche's Blog
Filed under: MummyBloggers
 
High-intensity interval training (HIIT), also called high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) or sprint interval training (SIT), is a form of interval training, an exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods. 
 
So what is HIIT?
HIIT is a form of cardiovascular exercise, and can be applied to running or to exercises such as squatting.
 
It is considered more effective than normal cardio because the intensity is higher and you can increase both your aerobic and anaerobic endurance while burning more fat than ever before.
 
HIIT has been shown to burn adipose tissue more effectively and can also peed up your metabolism which helps you burn more calories throughout the day. It burns lots of calories and boosts your metabolism in little time, and is one of the best ways to maximize your workout time.
 
And while it may be only 10 - 20 minutes long, it will leave you dripping with sweat. 
 
 
This type of training will have you alternating between periods of maximum effort (think: 20 seconds of jumping jacks) and short recovery.
 
If you’re just getting into fitness - or starting over after an injury - the key to success lies in doing the right moves, at your own pace.
 
Yes, HIIT should be intense, but pushing too hard, too fast can result in injuries and other setbacks.
 
Your task:
Listen to your body, modify as needed, and complete each movement with proper
form.
 
Benefits of HIIT:
  • It's efficient
  • You will burn more fat
  • You will build healthier heart
  • You will lose weight, not muscle
  • You will increase your metabolism 
  • It's a great challenge
  • You can do it anywhere 
  • No equipment necessary 
 
Beginner HIIT Workout -20 min to do at HOME:
(3 rounds / 45 sec. work / 15 sec rest / give yourself 1 min. rest after each round)
  • High knee
  • Push ups / knee or toes/
  • Jump and Jacks
  • Cycling crunches
  • Jump to plank
  • Skaters
Evee Parroche is a personal trainer and mum to a five-month-old baby. She blogs at Fit Bumps and Mums, where she provides top tips for a fit and healthy pregnancy, and also healthy ways to get back into shape after having your baby. 
 
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