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By Howe Russ


HIIT is becoming an increasingly popular workout choice for those looking to burn unwanted body fat. If you've ask any trainer how to lose weight they will stand by high intensity interval training as one of the most effective methods in existence today.

This method can be used by those with a performance related goal, such as those training for a sporting event, as well as those looking to increase muscular strength but primarily it's adopted by those trying to find ways to shed unwanted body fat. Today we'll show you how and why it is so popular.

We will also throw in some additional tips to help you get more from your exercise routine. If you can combine a quality HIIT routine with the proven rules of a solid diet you will be well on your way to achieving a better body.

As a trainer, the last two decades have probably been the most important in the history of the fitness industry. Such massive advancements have been made by the ever growing library of scientific studies being conducted on various methods of fitness and strength training. It's an exercise enthusiasts dream.

This also acts as a double edged sword, of course, and quite often people can feel a little overwhelmed at the sheer volume of information and different methods at their fingertips. So today we aim to clear some of that unnecessary confusion for you.

And so we get to the burning question. When we compare high intensity interval training to the old fashioned method of regular steady state cardiovascular exercise, does it come out on top?

You don't become one of the most popular training principles in sports without having a large body of scientific proof to back yourself up and HIIT has just that. Before being adopted by the masses it was considered by many top sports coaches as their secret weapon in sports specific performance and science shows the benefits of this training style are superior to regular cardio in many ways.

So what is interval training anyway? It's made up of two stages, a moderate bout of exercise and a short burst of maximum intensity exercise. The constant change wreaks havoc on your body's ability to cope with the work it's being subjected to and it's shown to bring about fantastic improvements in your fitness. But what is the best time zones for each interval?

There are several studies already out there looking at different time splits and their effect on our body. When it comes to fat loss, which is the reason most people turn to this method of training, a Canadian study discovered that a four minute moderate and thirty second intense split for a total of half an hour brought about the top results.

Fat loss was improved greatly and that is largely due to the great recovery time between bouts of maximum effort. Each time the next bout comes around your body has fully recovered from the last, allowing you to push harder and faster throughout the overall session but not allowing you to cool down enough to slow results.

It is also important that you don't forget that exercise will only get you part of the way to your destination. You will also need to adhere to a decent diet and a good intake of water each day. If you're lost with this aspect of your plan today's featured video will take you through it.

Most people don't know how to lose weight simply because they can't find the facts in the sea of information in front of them. It's easy to get lost. HIIT is a very effective form of exercise for burning unwanted body fat and now that you know the optimal levels we recommend you give it a try the next time you visit the gym.




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