HIIT Your Goals Out Of The Park

Are you doing high intensity interval training (HIIT)? If not, there are a lot of reasons why you should consider adding it to your workout routine, especially if your goals include fat loss or improved cardiovascular capacity. So what is HIIT anyway? It is a style of workout that includes periods of intense work with periods of recovery. One type of HIIT workout is the Tabata style workout, in which an athlete performs a certain movement for a period of time, then rests for a designated period of time. Think twenty seconds of pushups followed by ten seconds of rest, repeated for ten minutes. Studies have shown that this type of workout improves cardiovascular function and, in connection with proper nutrition, helps reduce whole body fat mass when performed consistently. HIIT workouts can be done with or without added weight, don’t require a fancy gym membership, and generally can be done in a short period of time. So if you are looking to score a fitness home run, think HIIT!