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Pros And Cons Of Hiit

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4. I just bought the ‘Insanity Workout DVD.’ Is it any good? A. Workouts like ‘Insanity’… .…are examples of High Intensity Interval Training [HIIT]. It therefore makes more sense to talk about HIIT. B. So What exactly is HIIT? • HIIT are exercise routines consisting short bursts of intense activity lasting usu. 30 seconds, followed by low intensity activity lasting around 45-60 seconds. • HIIT should not really last longer than 15 minutes on average. [This excludes warming up, stretching, cooling down, etc] C. So What exactly are the Pros and Cons of HIIT? • Advantages of HIIT ‣ You get up to 50% more fat loss than you do doing traditional cardio [eg. an hour on treadmill, etc]. ‣ Improves aerobic and anaerobic endurance. This means you can perform better in sports utilising similar concepts to HIIT e.g.. football, basketball, sprinting. …show more content…

In other words, HIIT switches on a fat burning switch in your body that can go on for a day or two. ‣ Shorter workout. You’re in and out of the gym in 30 minutes. • Disadvantages of HIIT ‣ Injury-prone. HIIT can cause injury due to the amount of pressure and stress placed on joints/tendons.. ‣ Not suitable for beginners. This is because HIIT is very intense and, as a result, does require the individual to have some experience with regular exercise routines. If this is not the case, injury is more probable. ‣ Not suitable for people with cardiovascular disorders. ‣ Will compromise muscle growth if done too often, especially for those on strength training programs. 5. So Do I Count My Calories or

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