Will High Intensity Exercise Help You To Lose Weight?

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 training method was first adopted by sports coaches to help athletes with performance related goals and as more and more people caught on to it's fat loss benefits it began to make the transition into popular culture. It is now one of the most used training methods in gyms around the world. Today we'll explain what it is and how to use it correctly.

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.

Of course, this constantly evolving fitness world isn't all great news. It often leads people to distraction and confusion as they are always seeing contradicting statements from different sources. In today's quick review we'll stick to the proven basics.

Is high intensity interval training better for fat loss than regular steady state cardio exercise?

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?

There are several studies already out there looking at different time splits and their effect on our body. When it comes to fat loss, which is the reason most people turn to this method of training, a Canadian study discovered that a four minute moderate and thirty second intense split for a total of half an hour brought about the top results.

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.

Most people don't know how to lose weight simply because they can't find the facts in the sea of information in front of them. It's easy to get lost. HIIT is a very effective form of exercise for burning unwanted body fat and now that you know the optimal levels we recommend you give it a try the next time you visit the gym.




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