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Let\u2019s play a game of \u201cwould you rather\u201d \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n Maybe there is someone out there that has an extra hour to spend in the gym every single day and doesn\u2019t want to burn the most calories in the least time, but for everyone else – – you need to read this article!!<\/span><\/p>\n There is a VERY EASY way to burn more calories in less time.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Maybe we shouldn\u2019t use the word easy, because when done correctly, this form of exercise can be pretty difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n But it is a simple method that, if followed correctly, will result in the best results in the shortest time!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s called HIIT.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n You\u2019ve probably heard of it. You may even THINK you are doing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But chances are you are making a few mistakes and your HIIT workouts aren\u2019t as effective as they could be!!<\/span><\/p>\n We have <\/span>5 SIMPLE TIPS <\/i><\/b>you must follow if you want to use HIIT to burn fat faster!<\/span><\/p>\n First, we want to\u00a0 quickly explain what HIIT is and why it\u2019s one of the best ways to exercise!<\/span><\/p>\n WHAT IS HIIT? You then repeat this high\/low cycle for 10 to 20 minutes!<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, that is it! We will explain more in-depth why you don\u2019t need to (and shouldn\u2019t) spend more than 30 minutes doing HIIT a little further down!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b>WHY IS HIIT SO EFFECTIVE? HIIT workouts can help you:<\/span><\/p>\n The two most significant benefits from the list above that we want\u00a0 to focus on are those last two – effectiveness and sustainability!<\/span><\/p>\n Effectiveness:<\/b>\u00a0 <\/b>Those long sessions of steady-state cardio ONLY burn calories WHILE you are exercising. With HIIT, you can continue to burn calories for up to 48 hours after your session ends! <\/span> HIIT works (as long as you do) and not just WHILE you are doing it! It helps you burn more calories even on the days when you aren\u2019t exercising!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sustainability:<\/b> One of the biggest reasons people skip the gym is TIME. It\u2019s not realistic for most people to be able to spend an hour or two in the gym every single day. HIIT doesn\u2019t take long! 10 to 30 minutes (max), and you are done!<\/span><\/p>\n We preach that the best exercise program is one that YOU can stick to. Most everyone can carve out a half hour to exercise a few days a week, making this style of exercise sustainable long term!<\/span> HIIT is no doubt one of the best exercise methods for fat loss\u2026<\/span> BUT THERE IS A CATCH!!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n You have to do this style of exercise correctly for it to work, and we see a lot of people doing it wrong!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We have a<\/span> 5 Step HIIT Process <\/b>that will help you burn fat faster without having to do boring steady state EVER again!!!<\/span><\/p>\n SAY GOOD-BYE TO WASTED HOURS ON THE TREADMILL… 1: ONLY DO VERY SHORT INTERVALS 2: GIVE MAX EFFORT FROM START TO FINISH\n
\n<\/b>HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is a workout that includes repeated <\/span>
\n<\/span>intervals that are high intensity but VERY short in duration. Going too long is actually mistake #1, which we will get to in just a second.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>These high-intensity intervals alternate with lower intensity intervals of either complete rest or very low-intensity active recovery.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>For example, you might do a quick burst of 20 seconds of an exercise, like sprinting or burpees, and then rest for 20 seconds before starting the next interval.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>HIIT is popular among shredded bodybuilders, professional athletes, top personal trainers, and it is no doubt our favorite style of exercise here at V Shred for many reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/span>This is primarily due to something called Excess Post Oxygen Consumption, which we will tell you more about in just a second.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/b>USE THESE 5 TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HIIT SESSIONS<\/b><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>When we say short, we mean all out bursts of 10 to 20 seconds. Anything longer than 30 seconds is not HIIT.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Why? It is NOT possible to get in the top 80-90% of your heart rate (which is where you need to be for HIIT to be effective) for 1-2 minutes!<\/span>
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\n<\/span>If you are truthfully going as hard as you can, there is no way you will last that long at max effort!\u00a0 Make sure your high intervals are SHORT so that you can go ALL OUT!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Many people go all out for the first internal or two and then sort of fade. You have to give it 100% from start to finish! That is why HIIT sessions are so short!<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Pick a duration (10-15 minutes is a great start) where you can stay disciplined enough to give 100% from start to finish! You can always add a little more time as you progress!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>3: PICK HIGH-INTENSITY MOVEMENTS
\n<\/b>Not all exercises will get your heart rate in that desired 80-90% max range.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>For example, exercises like pushups and situps will never work for HIIT.. Your chest or abs will fatigue way too quickly to get your heart rate up that high. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>You must pick exercises that can spike your heart rate for the entire duration. Things like sprints, burpees, suicides, and fast jumping movements are great choices.<\/span><\/p>\n