The Gift That Keeps on Giving: HITT Workouts
In the workout universe these well-known workouts are a way to ignite your burning calorie meter to torch those calories during and after the workout has ended. You may have heard about HITT or high-intensity interval training, but what does that mean and what all is involved? HITT describes a workout that switches between intense bursts of exercises to less-intense activities. These workouts are usually (5, 10, 15 or 20 min).
An ideal benefit of HITT is how easily it can be fit into a busy lifestyle. For example, there are HITTT workouts that take as little as 5 minutes. Whether you are trying to squeeze in a workout during your lunch break or before picking up the kids, HITT is a great go to work out. Try aiming at two-three sessions per week to start out. Begin by creating a personalized HITT workout. Continue for tips and instructions on getting started:
Keep the HITT training to a maximum of 20 minutes. Increasing your HITT time past the maximum length can lead to overuse injury.
Choose an exercise you enjoy- stair climbing or variation of mountain climbers, walking, jogging, jump roping, high knees, biking i.e.
If looking to increase strength training, try adding a HITT workout to your weighted regiment.
Intensity: Your HITT workout should be at the level where it would be difficult to hold a conversation while performing.
If at a gym you can try short sessions on workout equipment and switch it up. 5 minutes on the treadmill, 5 minutes on the bike, 5 minutes on the elliptical.
HITT workout example:
(3 rounds, 45 seconds, 15 second rest)
- Pushups 2. Squats 3. Butt Kicks 4. Side Lunges 4. Tricep Dips 5. Sit-ups
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