High Intensity Interval Training

High Intensity Training (HIIT) is great for improving your cardiovascular endurance, overall strength, and reducing body fat.  HIIT involves performing exercises at a high intense level consecutively with timed rest periods in between.  This increases your heart rate rapidly and maximizes your exertion level.  You will expend more calories in a shorter amount of time.  A high intense exercise routine will allow you to maintain your muscles mass while increasing your metabolism.  This training forces your body to maintain it’s muscle while burning more and storing less fat.  Most people who go for hours on the treadmill, elliptical, or jogging outside put their muscles at risk.  Over 45 minutes of cardio forces your body to burn away muscle for energy.  You have to workout to maintain your muscle, which drives your metabolism.  This type of training is highly recommended for people trying to burn fat, prepare for a competition, or maximize their athletic ability.  High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can be performed with resistance or on a track.  The key is to do different exercises at a high intense level to continue to shock your body.  This will get you the best results from your routine provided that you are consistent and following a balanced nutritional diet plan.