HIIT
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of cardio that involves intermittent sprinting through exercises with little to no rest between sets.
This workout style gives you benefits like increased endurance, higher calorie burn, and improved cardiovascular function in less time than traditional workouts.
HIIT routines are most effective when they include compound exercises that work for multiple large muscle groups at once, such as running uphill and pushing weights.
The benefits of this type of workout are not limited to the physical either: HIIT can help manage stress and even improve mental performance.
HIIT is a versatile training method that can be done anywhere with no equipment, but it's also challenging enough to keep you engaged.
If you need a little extra motivation to jumpstart your routine, HIIT is an intense workout style that's been proven effective by both personal trainers and science.
HIIT Topics
Sandbags
Let the shifting sand train you for life! Sandbags are large, heavy bags that are filled with materials such as sand or dirt. They have short handles for grip. Sandbag training is a...
Agility Ladders
Improve speed and coordination with agility ladder drills! Agility Ladders can be used to develop agility, explosiveness, and coordination. They are an effective tool for athletes because they allow...
Slam Balls
Slam it like you mean it! Slam Balls are pieces of exercise equipment that can be used for strength training when used correctly. Slam Balls come in different weights,...
Elliptical Machines
Step up! An elliptical machine is a type of exercise machine that is used to simulate stair climbing or walking while staying in one place. The elliptical...
Rowing Machines
Row like there's no tomorrow Rowing machines are cardio equipment that is used to mimic the actual rowing motion of a boat in the water. They are very useful for low-impact...
Treadmills
Run forest run! A treadmill is a machine for walking or running while staying in the same place. It consists of an electrically motorized unit that contains a wide...
Dumbbells
Focus on the dumbbells going up! Dumbbells are weight training equipment consisting of two heavyweights on short metal bars. Dumbbells come in a variety of weights and can be...
Bikes
Enjoy the ride! There are many types of exercise bikes, including air resistance, magnetic resistance, hydraulic resistance, and the most popular, the spinning...
Boxing
Are you ready to step into the ring? Boxing is a martial art that involves punching, hitting, and scoring points. There are two boxing opponents who fight each other while wearing padded...
Books discussing HIIT
The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation
A step-by-step, gene reprogramming action plan
Oct 18, 2011 | 345 PagesGet ready to embark on an incredible 21-Day Challenge that will no doubt revolutionize your life! This challenge is composed of dietary duties, physical activities, and lifestyle tasks complemented by reflective journal entries. It's sure to be a journey you won't soon forget! Free yourself from the rigidity of the Standard American Diet,...Learn more about The Primal Blueprint 21-Day Total Body Transformation
Muscle Up
How Strength Training Beats Obesity, Cancer, and Heart Disease, and Why Everyone Should Do It
Oct 23, 2015 | 142 PagesAs mainstream health experts have been advocating aerobic exercise for decades, the United States is now dealing with an obesity epidemic. Sadly, many don't realize that aerobic activity not only fails to promote significant fat loss but may even lead to weight gain! Strength training also referred to as weightlifting or resistance training,...Learn more about Muscle Up
Experts discussing HIIT
Mark Sisson
NYT bestselling author of The KetoReset Diet, former endurance athlete, and founder of MarksDailyApple, PrimalKitchenCo, and the PrimalBlueprint.Mark Sisson, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet and also the highly successful Primal Blueprint, is a former world-class endurance athlete as well as one of the most influential voices in the Evolutionary Health Movement. He has even gone on to found his own product line, Primal...Learn more about Mark Sisson
P. D. Mangan
Private health and fitness optimization coaching for high-performing men and women.P.D. Mangan’s expertise has earned him recognition in the health and fitness community as an effective coach who takes great pride in providing world-class training services that produce real results for his clients. He is the founder of a premier health and fitness optimization coaching service, Rogue Health and...Learn more about P. D. Mangan