High Intensity Interval Training

High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT is a cardio technique gaining popularity in the fitness community for it's more dynamic approach to cardio, and it's quicker and effective weight loss capabilities.

The workout involves intervals of sprinting and walking or jogging. The sprinting intervals are a set time (often twenty seconds) and are broken up by a set time of walking or jogging. Often people increase the amount of sprinting intervals from week to week in order to establish tangible cardio gains. It is important to understand that, given the increased intensity of the workout recovery should become a concern of the user.

This technique provides a quicker, performance enhancing way to lose fat. The exercise is often used by athletes who need quick bursts of energy, as well as some strong conditioning, to train. A primary benefit of HIIT is that it increases your metabolism for longer than a lower intensity jog, optimizing your time and fat loss. Explore the benefits of HIIT yourself, and see increased gains in your fat loss and/or cardio.