Unlike exercises such as walking, swimming or cycling which do not require much warming up, when you are about to start a high intensity interval session, you absolutely MUST warm up for it. Warming up will loosen your muscles, improve blood circulation and get oxygen to the muscles. This is…
In high intensity interval training (HIIT) you are aiming for excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. In other words, you want to train at an intensity that leaves you panting and breathing hard so that your anaerobic fitness improves. The best way to do that is by training legs. Your leg is…
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is tough. It places immense demands on your body during and after the workout. This is not a training protocol that should be taken lightly. Rest is ESPECIALLY important when you are doing HIIT. Many people believe in fitness mantras like, “Go hard or go…