HIIT For Efficient Weight Loss

This post is about High intensity interval training or HIIT for short and how you can use it for fast and efficient weight loss. HIIT should probably be considered an advanced exercise technique, and not something to be attempted if you are not already in relatively good shape.

HIIT can be done with many exercises but for example purposes lets look at how it would work with running. The general idea is that instead of jogging at a steady speed for 30 minutes or however long you usually exercise for you will alternate between a "high intensity" or full out RUN and regular or low intensity jog/speed walk. You can try to ease yourself into an exercise program like this by only doing the high intensity portion for a much shorter duration than the lower intensity part. For example, try sprinting for 15 seconds and then walking for 45 seconds, and repeating this over and over for 20 minutes. Overtime you should be able to work yourself into something like running for 30 seconds and jogging for a minute to rest.

Studies have shown that HIIT can be more effective at burning fat and losing weight than standard aerobic exercise, and you can do it in less time!

For the longest time during my weight loss journey I only did low intensity exercises, until I learned about using HIIT to increase my fat loss, then I was able to get the same benefit from 20 minutes of exercise that used to take me 30 minutes or more. You can read more about HIIT training at Musclemedia, just know that it's not as easy as sitting on a stationary bike and reading, but it may be worth it to try it out.