HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training and utime Fitness

 

 

Most people associate moderate cardio with HIIT, but the two are widely different, especially regarding the intensity you put into training. utime Fitness Studios has excellent certified personal trainers who can assist with learning HIIT, along with customising a personal workout plan that will give you maximum results in the minimum amount of time. In its essence, High-Intensity Interval Training is cardio done, in short, intense bursts, followed by short breaks to recuperate.

HIIT can be an incredibly effective way to work out and see the body composition and fitness results you want, but you need to do it right. During the short, intense bursts of training, you have to push yourself to the max during every set. These bursts typically last anywhere from 20 to 90 seconds followed by rest for 60,120, 180 seconds. This constitutes 1:2 activity to rest ratio which is appropriate for beginners. Pros typically use a 1:1 ratio.  

According to studies on HIIT, these short bursts are useful for increasing endurance, burning fat, and controlling insulin levels. HIIT also increases your overall metabolism, helping you keep fit even when not exercising. People who practice it feel like they are are losing fat faster.

HIIT is useful when you want well-defined muscles in the arms and legs. You can do this by using equipment such as dumbbells, Kettlebells, rowing machines, stationary bikes, treadmill and the stair climber. Training using machines, as opposed to body weight, is a more effective and efficient way by toning your muscles while spiking your heart rate.

After your HIIT workout, your body continues to burn more calories due to post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), also known as afterburn. For moderate cardio, the body usually burns about 7% of your total calories, but in HIIT this reaches approximately 13% of your total calories!

To best learn and benefit from HIIT training you should visit utime Fitness Studios in Kennedy Town, which is fully stocked with all the equipment required. In addition, utime staff are very knowledgeable about all our equipment and can assist you anytime during staffed hours. So, what are you waiting for? Get 24/7 access to a utime Fitness Studios near you for just HK$599 per month. Join today and you'll also get a free consultation with one of our highly qualified personal trainers. And as always No Contracts!

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