HIIT is one of my favorite kinds of workouts to do. It is great because you can do the exercises at home or at the gym. In most cases, HIIT exercises are bodyweight only, but when you add in weights you burn more calories. Think of it is giving your workout an even bigger boost! I like doing HIIT workouts for many reasons, a couple of those being that a HIIT workout is effective, and typically does not require a lot of time. On days when I am unable to wake up at 5 am to get to the gym, I come home and do this HIIT workout with weights.
What is HIIT
Before we get into the workouts, it is important to understand what HIIT is. HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. This means that you utilize the maximum effort to workout and then you rest for a short period of time. Some HIIT workouts are focused on building strength and toning your body like this one, and others are more focused on cardio exercises.
When I do HIIT workouts, I limit myself to 1 – 3 times per week. I do not recommend doing HIIT workouts everyday because these exercises are meant to tire you out. Typically, when I do a HIIT workout, I am out and breath, but this is a good thing. Since adding HIIT workouts to my routine, I have noticed that my body is more toned, and I have more stamina when I do cardio.
Benefits of doing a HIIT workout:
Your body will burn calories even after you are done working out
HIIT exercises are usually short (about 30 minutes or less)
Things To Keep In Mind
In order for HIIT workouts to be the most effective, you must put in the effort. This means that on a scale of 1 – 10, your effort should be a 9 plus each time. These workouts are meant to be intense, and if done right, the results will be worth the effort. Make sure that you take the suggested rest period in between each set, and if you are a beginner, feel free to reduce your on time to make sure you are not overly exerting yourself. Your goal will be to build up to doing the exercises.
