High Intensity Interval Training

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- Also known as HIIT
- Length of workout: Usually 30 minutes or less
- Frequency: Fewer than three times per week
- HIIT workouts: Wind sprints, spinning and circuit training

High Intensity Interval Training is an exercise technique that involves short bursts of intense effort, usually for no more than a few minutes, followed by an equal period of rest. A growing body of evidence suggests that High Intensity Interval Training may be better at burning fat and increasing lung function than low-impact aerobic workoutsExRX.net:Impact of Exercise Intensity on Body Fatness and Skeletal Muscle MetabolismPubMed:Effects of moderate-intensity endurance and high-intensity intermittent training on anaerobic capacity and VO2max.. Because High Intensity Interval Training refers to a technique and not a specific type of exercise, many workouts can be adapted to use High Intensity Interval Training.
HIIT versus HIT

High Intensity Interval Training is sometimes confused with High Intensity Training, or HIT. High Intensity Interval Training is a form of High Intensity Training that incorporates rest periods into the workout to create intervals.
Disclaimer

This reference guide is for informational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical advice. Before starting any exercise program, consult your doctor.

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