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• 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.

• Fast Facts

  1. Also known as HIIT
  2. Length of workout: Usually 30 minutes or less
  3. Frequency: Fewer than three times per week
  4. HIIT workouts: Wind sprints, spinning and circuit 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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