HIIT \u2013 you’ve probably seen this acronym everywhere from magazines to social media, but what exactly is it anyways? For starters,\u00a0it stands for high-intensity interval training, and it has\u00a0become a popular workout method for shedding weight.<\/p>\n
If you’ve never tried a HIIT<\/a> workout, we break down everything you need to know below.<\/p>\n What is it?<\/strong> How does it work?<\/strong>
\nHIIT is a form of cardio exercise that, as the name suggests, follows several intervals of high-intensity workouts. It typically involves alternating from cardio to some form of strength training with short rest periods in between. \u201cHIIT workouts can be a fantastic method for burning fat, strengthening muscle, increasing your resting metabolic rate, and improving overall conditioning in less time than steady-state workouts,” says Adam Rosante, personal trainer and author of\u00a0The 30-Second Body<\/em>.<\/p>\n
\nTo put it simply,\u00a0HIIT is broken down into two parts<\/a>: a high-intensity period that increases your heart rate and a low-intensity period that brings your heart rate and need for oxygen back down. When you put both together, you create an extremely efficient fat-burning and muscle-building routine that’s more effective than maintaining an intense sweat sesh for a long period of time.<\/p>\n