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High Intensity Interval Training is a training method used to bring about increases in [[cardio-respiratory]] performance in shorter sessions of higher intensity. The concept revolves around alternating bouts of light-to-moderate intensity with bouts of high intensity. A typical HIIT session will include [[warm-up]], several short, maximum or near-maximum intensity bursts punctuated by lower-intensity recovery increments, followed by a [[cool-down]]. HIIT sessions normally range between 12 and 15 minutes, but can last upwards of 20 minutes. |
High Intensity Interval Training is a training method used to bring about increases in [[cardio-respiratory]] performance in shorter sessions of higher intensity. The concept revolves around alternating bouts of light-to-moderate intensity with bouts of high intensity. A typical HIIT session will include [[warm-up]], several short, maximum or near-maximum intensity bursts punctuated by lower-intensity recovery increments, followed by a [[cool-down]]. HIIT sessions normally range between 12 and 15 minutes, but can last upwards of 20 minutes. |
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+ | Some research claims that High-Intensity Interval Training is more effective for [[fat-burning]] or maintaining/building [[muscle mass]] than high-volume, lower intensity [[aerobic]] workouts[http://www.firstbeattechnologies.com/index.php?page=90&sub_page=103]. |
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| + | Whatever the case may be, HIIT should not be considered as being limited to aerobics. There are a couple HIIT resistance protocols (circuit training, for example) and resistance training is by definition a short interval form of HIIT. [[EPOC]] is believed to be the means by which HIIT works [http://www.drlenkravitz.com/Articles/epoc.html]. |
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High Intensity Interval Training is a training method used to bring about increases in cardio-respiratory performance in shorter sessions of higher intensity. The concept revolves around alternating bouts of light-to-moderate intensity with bouts of high intensity. A typical HIIT session will include warm-up, several short, maximum or near-maximum intensity bursts punctuated by lower-intensity recovery increments, followed by a cool-down. HIIT sessions normally range between 12 and 15 minutes, but can last upwards of 20 minutes.
Some research claims that High-Intensity Interval Training is more effective for fat-burning or maintaining/building muscle mass than high-volume, lower intensity aerobic workouts[1].
Whatever the case may be, HIIT should not be considered as being limited to aerobics. There are a couple HIIT resistance protocols (circuit training, for example) and resistance training is by definition a short interval form of HIIT. EPOC is believed to be the means by which HIIT works [2].
Video Example
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