10 reasons to do High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

10 reasons to do High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)


It is a known fact that most people don’t enjoy working on a cardio exercise for 60 minutes everyday. But, they still do it because they think it is the only way for them to lose fats and get toned. Apparently, they are wrong. In reality, they can burn more fats by doing a much shorter workout with higher intensity. High Intensity Interval training (HIIT) requires you to work as hard as possible for a set time (say 30 seconds), then rest for a while (say 10 seconds) and then start again. This workout should last for 10-20 minutes. Here is a list of Ten reasons to do High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)-

10. Efficiency

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It was revealed in a recent study that 15 days of HIIT increases your aerobic endurance just as 2 months of consistent jogging would. HIIT is the kind of training which is perfect for people who’re lazy, busy or efficiency maniacs. With 20 minutes of HIIT, you can achieve more than an hour of strenuous cardio.

9. Burn extra fats

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No other exercise is as effective as HIIT when it comes to burning fats. In fact, you’d be burning fats even after the workout. Yes, you’d be burning fats after the workout as well. It lets your body go in a hyperdrive mode.

8. Burn more calories

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10 minutes doing HIIT are much more effective in burning calories than spending 30 minutes on the treadmill. Just like after burn fats, HIITs are responsible for burning calories 24 hours after the workout. This is the idea that intrigues so many people and makes them indulge in HIITs. Also, they are fun to do and curb workout mediocrity. So instead of hopping on a treadmill, it’s better to do some fun HIIT workouts.

7. Heart health

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A High Intensity Interval training (HIIT) will make your heart run at a wild pace. You’ll almost feel like your hearts’ coming out of your chest. But, it is so good for your heart. A recent study revealed that people who did HIIT for 2 weeks had 200% increase in their aerobic endurance. It will make your heart tread into old age gracefully and let it function like a boss.

6. Works without equipment

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All these fitness equipment and gyms are overrated. They are all a result of shrewd marketing, nothing else. Al though you may need a few equipment in HIIT such as skipping ropes or dumbbells, a great HIIT workout can be done with zero equipment. A simple high intensity HIIT workout that involves pushups, squats, mountain climbers, and burpees is the latest fitness fad.

5. It helps you retain muscle

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One of the myths to lose weight today is that the more cardio you do, the better shape you’ll have. People still think that hour long strenuous and boring cardio workouts are the best way to lose muscles. What they don’t know is that the more muscles you have, the faster you’ll lose weight. HIITs will help you lose fats but will keep your muscles intact. In fact it’ll help you gain more muscle and get a lean muscular body.

4. It will enhance your metabolism

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What does an enhanced metabolism mean? It means you can eat much more and your body will eventually burn it (Wow!).  Imagine you could eat everything you want (not binge eating), and still your body burns everything off. This is the power of HIIT. It stimulates the growth of Human Growth Hormone and increase it by 4 times.

3. No scope for mediocrity

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The one main reason why most people despise workouts is boredom. Apparently, it is boring to do same paced workouts on equipment. Many people resort to music during workouts to keep the boredom away. Some listen t podcasts while some like to read. But HIIT won’t allow any of that. It’s just so fast paced that you won’t have any time for reading or listening to music. You would actually be gasping for breath throughout the workout and thus there’s no scope for mediocrity.

2. Super portable

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Best thing about an HIIT workout is that you can take it anywhere. Garden, parks, mountains, home floor, terrace, porch, wherever you want! It really gets boring to visit the same gym every single day. How about taking your workout to different places? And if you don’t feel like going outside, just do it inside your house. Simple.

1. They help easily push your limits

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Consistent HIIT workouts will give you the confidence that you never thought you could have. It will make you more fit and happier than ever. There’s nothing as exciting than knowing that you’re pushing your limits and becoming better every single day.