Introduction
High-Intensity Interval Training is surging in popularity, and in this article we will give you three reasons why H.I.I.T. is so effective and how to add this type of training into your workout routine. Let’s go!
Steady-State Cardio Is Boring!
HIIT is exactly the opposite. With steady state cardio, you get on a stationary bike, and you are supposed to cycle there 30-40-50 minutes, non -stop.
Sure, putting on the latest episode of Game Of Thrones might make the time pass quicker, but still, regular cardio is boring as hell.
HIIT is all but boring. You will have no time to think about the Dragon Mother with your heart pumping at 170 BPM. Once the timer beeps, you will roll on the floor, covered in sweat, completely drained.
HIIT leaves no prisoners, and you will give your everything in every single workout, trust us on that.
H.I.I.T. Saves Time
Regular cardio is not only boring but also takes forever. You are supposed to pump some iron, and then to spend 30 minutes on an elliptical. Who has time for that?!
Substitute that with a 10 minute HIIT. You will do more in less time. HIIT workouts turn on the furnace and leave it running hours after the workout. Your body will continue burning on calories even after you exit the gym, trying to recover from that positive shock it survived at the gym.
H.I.I.T. Is Convenient
Another reason that H.I.I.T. is so effective is that you can do it anywhere, with no equipment, only your bodyweight. All you need is a (stop)watch to time your intervals, and your own bodyweight.
HIIT can be something simple as doing jumping jacks for 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest, followed by 30 seconds of burpees. No equipment, no excuses.
Of course, if you want, you can do HIIT on a treadmill, or stationary bike. You can even do HIIT workouts with weights. For example, you can combine light deadlifts with lunges, or pull-ups with hanging leg raises.
HIIT lets you be creative not only with exercise selection but also with intervals.
For example, you can choose something like 30s work – 10 s rest – 30 sec work. Or, you can skip the rest, and use 1 minute of moderate intensity, followed by 30 seconds of high intensity.
Just remember, intervals are all about doing all sets one after another, including rest (if you have it in the workout plan). You will only take a break after you finish the whole cycle. Only doing it that way will ensure you get the maximal effect from your workouts.
Conclusion
So there you have just three reasons why H.I.I.T. is so effective and an excellent option to make your workouts interesting again. It will burn a tone of calories in the shortest time possible. Ideally, you will do it alongside steady-state cardio, as both variations have their own place.
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