What is HIIT?
This training method has the ability to burn excess fat extremely effectively by mobilizing all the strength to make the body work at maximum capacity in a short exercise time (usually less than 30 seconds) for each exercise. After each exercise, you will be interspersed with slow exercise periods or rest periods to regain strength.
What are the benefits of practicing HIIT?
HIIT is known as an effective training method that does not take much time. As an advanced form of Cardio, HIIT has outstanding benefits such as:
Effective weight loss
For those who are in need of losing weight, HIIT is considered the number 1 exercise to help burn fat super fast. Not only that, during the training process, this method also helps you to consume the maximum amount of excess calories. You can take advantage of exercising during breaks between sessions. Although the training time is short, HIIT consumes a lot of physical strength, and the results are 3 to 4 times higher than many other sports.
Maintain cardiovascular health
HIIT, Cardio, and many other sports are considered "friends" of the cardiovascular system, playing a very important role in supplementing and improving physical health. A 2006 scientific study proved that 8 weeks of HIIT training will help practitioners extend the cycling distance twice as long as those who do not practice. This is relatively easy to explain because, during the HIIT training process, you also have to learn how to adjust your breathing and maintain steady breathing to be able to complete the exercise well. Thanks to that, cardiovascular health is also visibly improved, more ideal than any medicine.
Enhance metabolism
In addition, HIIT also promotes metabolism in practitioners. In just 15 minutes of exercise, HIIT can burn the same amount of calories as a 30 to 45-minute low-intensity workout. At the same time, HIIT stimulates the development of growth hormones through the impact of making the metabolism more powerful.
Increase endurance
There are many studies conducted to measure the effectiveness of HIIT, among which endurance is a factor that is greatly affected by this exercise. According to a study conducted on groups of adults with high blood pressure, overweight, and obesity, it was shown that after a period of HIIT practice, these people had significantly improved in endurance and health. Specifically, their blood pressure improved and was more stable than before. The ability to practice HIIT during the week is also maintained at a relatively good frequency: 3 days/week, each session lasting about 20 minutes.
Support muscle enhancement
Not only does it help people burn excess fat, but HIIT is also the secret to effectively increasing muscle mass, and minimizing muscle weakness. However, the muscle gain effect is only as expected if you exercise properly. Many studies show that people who exercise hard do not gain muscle mass. Therefore, consider your exercise regimen and time!
What are the limitations of HIIT?
Although it is a popular exercise and is highly appreciated for its effectiveness, HIIT also has limitations that people should pay special attention to. Many studies show that overusing HIIT can lead to overload, leading to exhaustion.
As you know, HIIT is a high-intensity exercise, during exercise, HIIT forces the body to strain, leading to loss of strength. Accordingly, if you do not know how to control the time and intensity of your exercise, you will encounter unwanted consequences. Some of the negative effects that can be caused include: increasing the concentration of cortisol in the blood - causing stress to the body; digestive disorders; weight gain; weakening the immune system; muscle loss; depleting glycogen stores; and sleep disorders. Worse, you may have metabolic disorders; affecting the joints;....
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