Will You Lose Weight Faster With HIIT?

By Howe Russ


One of the most popular forms of exercise these days is High Intensity Interval Training and if you ask any trainer about the benefits they'll agree it's a top solution for those looking at how to lose weight quickly and safely.

This method can be used by those with a performance related goal, such as those training for a sporting event, as well as those looking to increase muscular strength but primarily it's adopted by those trying to find ways to shed unwanted body fat. Today we'll show you how and why it is so popular.

We will also throw in some additional tips to help you get more from your exercise routine. If you can combine a quality HIIT routine with the proven rules of a solid diet you will be well on your way to achieving a better body.

One of the best things about the health and fitness industry is the constantly evolving scientific studies which are regularly bringing us new forms of improving our results both in and out of the gym.

However, it's not always a good thing. People are sometimes unnecessarily overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content available at their fingertips and they can find themselves getting lost with their fitness, getting different advice and opinions from everybody they turn to. Today we'll show you the science driven facts.

So, let's answer the question you all want to know. Is high intensity interval training better for burning fat than normal cardio exercise or not?

Yes. In fact, there is a growing body of evidence which suggests high intensity training can be as much as 50% more effective than long steady state cardiovascular exercise when it comes to fat loss. Furthermore, of course, it usually results in more interesting and less time consuming workout sessions.

So what is interval training anyway? It's made up of two stages, a moderate bout of exercise and a short burst of maximum intensity exercise. The constant change wreaks havoc on your body's ability to cope with the work it's being subjected to and it's shown to bring about fantastic improvements in your fitness. But what is the best time zones for each interval?

A recent scientific study in Canada found that the optimal interval split between moderate and high intensity for fat loss was a four minute moderate pace followed by a thirty second burst of maximum intensity, repeated for a total of thirty minutes three times per week.

One of the main issues with HIIT workouts is people often give their body too little time to recover from those short bursts of activity and, as a result, are unable to truly reach their maximum level when the next short burst comes around. If you're new to this method of training you'll appreciate the four minutes of recovery with this method and if you've previously tried this type of exercise you too should be able to notice how much more you get from those short bursts when you allow your body sufficient time for total recovery between rounds.

While this is a very effective training method, of course, it's very important to realize it's only part of the task. You won't be able to build the body of your dreams if you don't pay due attention to your nutrition plan. If you're lost in this aspect you are not alone and today's video guide will walk you through the basics.

While you'll probably hear HIIT given as a popular answer whenever people ask how to lose weight it's rare that people explain how and why it works. Now you know both, this will allow you to structure a plan which works for you. Combine this with your resistance training routine and you will bring about a new era of progress.




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