Posts Tagged ‘High Intensity Interval Training’

Interval Fitness Training

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

The Best Mix and Match System Ever

by Andrew Cheyne

Interval fitness training is by far the best workout you can do for your body. It combines strength and cardio into one intense action packed workout. But one thing you may not think about is the ability to mix and match through interval fitness training.

Just think about it, interval fitness training is nothing more then a bunch of exercises thrown together in 30 second to 1-minute stretches. After a couple exercises are complete you simply let your body catch up and repeat the session.

For that reason you can actually mix and match a bunch of exercises together. Think about it, make a list of exercises that you like, now make a list of exercises that are challenging to you. This works best if you have at least 10 in each list.

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An Extreme Fat Burning Approach

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

High-Intensity Interval Training is a short, very intense workout that requires the body to get into oxygen deficiency so that it shifts to anaerobic energy production. Without getting too technical, this anaerobic glycolysis is where the body breaks down carbohydrates without using oxygen.

HIIT exercises (also called Short Sprint Interval Training) can be done in many of your favorite activities including skating, jumping rope, calisthenics, spinning, biking and so on. After a few weeks, this program can be increased to 30-second bursts as your fitness improves. (It goes without saying that you should not try this unless you are already in good physical condition.)
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