HIIT (High Intension Interval Training) is a form of training which involves plyometric movements in quick succession which results in your heart rate going up, followed by short, sometimes active recovery period. It’s not like your lengthy monotonous workout which you keep on repeating for weeks. Every workout is completely different from the previous workout, which makes it even more engaging and innovative.

An interesting fact about HIIT is that, it’s a very short format workout and you really don’t require any equipment to execute the workout. You can perform it at any place at any time. All you require is a stopwatch to measure your workout. So, if you are short on time, you can squeeze a workout during your lunch break or while you travelling for business purposes.

Will it be gruelling? Yes, but trust me it will be worth the effort. Performing various bodyweight movements continuously will make you agile, flexible and will help you burn more fat as compared to running on a treadmill at a steady pace. Just follow a HIIT routine for a month and you’ll find a remarkable difference in your fat percentage.

Burning fat percentage is just one of the benefits of involving an HIIT session in your day. But, I bring you five more essential reasons that will motivate you and give you a deeper understanding of as to why you should switch to HIIT right now.

Most efficient form of workout    

  

Anyone who wants to get in better shape but doesn’t want to spend hours doing it, HIIT is the solution. No matter if you are a top corporate who always has a really jam-packed schedule! You can still manage to inculcate HIIT in your routine due to the workout duration. It is a proven fact, that you make more progress from a 10 minutes HIIT workout than you can by running for an entire hour.

No equipments required

One of the plus point of HIIT, is that you hardly require any equipment for the workout. Jumping squats, sprinting, push-ups – there are so many bodyweight exercises to do. You just need to be a bit creative with your workout.

Lose fat not muscle

Gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time, is that even possible? This is the most common question by every fitness enthusiast. HIIT helps you achieve both the targets in a short period of time.  This advance method of training helps you to push yourself beyond your limits which in no time provide you extraordinary results.  For starting three sessions of HIIT workouts in a week would be idol.

Increases your metabolism 

The first change that comes in our body during winters is that our metabolism level goes down. But combining high intensity with interval training results in EPOC (Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) which helps to boost your metabolic rate. Which means you can eat more and your body will still burn it off.

No chance of boredom 

There are endless possible number of HIIT workouts, so your excuse of, Oh! I get bored of the workout won’t work over here. These workouts are so short and innovative, that you’ll be done with your workout before you even start to feel the boredom.

CONCLUSION:

HIIT is the most efficient form of workout for you to stay fit and lead a healthy lifestyle. After few sessions you’ll start to experience the physical and mental balance. So what are you still waiting for! Get up and get ready for some hardcore workout.