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5 Benefits Of High Intensity Training

HIIT, aka high-intensity interval training has become very popular over the last decade. And there is a good reason for that. Firstly HIIT describes any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even complete rest. It is simple, effective and science suggests it is worthwhile.

A good starter workout is running as fast as you can for 1 minute and then walking for 2 minutes. Repeat that 3-minute interval five times for a 15-minute, fat-burning workout.

3 rounds | 5 exercises | Working for 35 seconds | Rest for 25 seconds

  • 6 High Knees then 4 Lunge Jumps

  • 5 Narrow Press-Ups into 5 wide Press-Ups

  • 5 Toe Touches then 5 Full Body Crunches

  • 6 Mountain Climbers with lateral move

  • 4 Crab Toe Touches then 4 Kick Throughs

References

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  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12137178?dopt=Abstract

  3. https://www.shape.com/fitness/tips/best-anti-aging-workout

  4. http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/6/494

  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26479856

  6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27346646

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  9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19210788

  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkaYafQ-XC4