Pros of High-Intensity Interval Training
While there are many workout regimens from which to choose, not all are perfect fits for each individual. Examining the pros and cons of differing routines can help you gauge whether or not you will have successful outcomes. High-Intensity Interval Training has worked for tens of thousands of people. The following is a listing of some of the program's positive and successful aspects:
- Weight loss - HIIT is better at burning fat than traditional workouts because it increases the metabolic rate for 24 to 48 hours after the workout is completed. This means that calories are being burned at a high rate for a long time after the workout is finished. Studies have shown that a 20 minute high intensity interval training produces better weight loss results than a 30-60 minute workout on a treadmill.
- Fully Body Fitness – A HIIT workout that incorporates full body exercises along with resistance training can improve strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. This helps reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of death worldwide. It also helps decrease insulin resistance and is really good for those with type two diabetes.
- Fits in a Busy Schedule – If you can find ten minutes a day, you can see the benefits of HIIT. While most traditional workouts take 30 minimum and maybe even an hour or more, they can be hard to fit into a busy schedule. An HIIT workout can be anywhere from ten to thirty minutes. The key is to focus on the first two words – high intensity. If you want to be efficient with your time and your workout, you have to push yourself.
- Take it With You – Heading out of town? No problem. You can still get in a great workout. While you don’t have to have any outside equipment, a timer and/or music that created for HIIT can make it easy to take your workout with you. Want a little more? Throw resistance bands in your suitcase and you can get as good of a workout on the road as you get at home.
- Easily Modified – High Intensity does not mean high impact. You can use a wide range of low impact exercises at high intensity to help you meet your goals without putting yourself at risk.
Most of the at home workout routines that can be seen on advertised on TV incorporate some form of this type of training and it is no wonder. A flexible program that can be fit into our busy schedule , requires no special equipment and provides quick results is just what many of us need. But don’t forget, it is always important to consult your doctor before starting any workout routine, especially one whose main mission is to raise your heart rate.
