Is HIIT Really Effective For Weight Loss?

By Russ Howe Pti


People are always looking for quicker, more effective answers to the age old question of how to lose weight and HIIT is one of the methods which has sprung into the limelight over the last decade. Many trainers recommend high intensity interval training as their 'secret weapon' against fat loss and today we shall look at it with you.

This training method was first adopted by sports coaches to help athletes with performance related goals and as more and more people caught on to it's fat loss benefits it began to make the transition into popular culture. It is now one of the most used training methods in gyms around the world. Today we'll explain what it is and how to use it correctly.

In addition we will give you a few dieting tips to help you get more from your hard work in the gym. By putting a good HIIT routine alongside the simple basics of a good diet plan you will reap the rewards most people spend their lives trying to achieve.

Watch the simple guide on how to lose weight with Fitness Instructor Russ Howe PTI.


One of the best things about the health and fitness industry is the constantly evolving scientific studies which are regularly bringing us new forms of improving our results both in and out of the gym.

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.

So, let's answer the question you all want to know. Is high intensity interval training better for burning fat than normal cardio exercise or not?

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.

The concept is very simple indeed. By mixing short bursts of intensity with longer periods of moderate work you challenge the body to improve and adapt in a way regular cardio does not. There are various choices when it comes to the split between the two intensities, of course, but which works best?

There are several ways you can play this but recent research lends to the idea that your recovery periods should be longer than your bursts of energy. Many people train with a 50/50 approach but a study from Canada discovered that results were greatly improved when test subjects performed three thirty minute sessions each week with a split of four minutes to thirty seconds.

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.

While this is a very effective training method, of course, it's very important to realize it's only part of the task. You won't be able to build the body of your dreams if you don't pay due attention to your nutrition plan. If you're lost in this aspect you are not alone and today's video guide will walk you through the basics.

If you want to know how to lose weight fast but safely you can do a lot worse than incorporating HIIT into your workout routine. Now you know the basics, why not slot it into your plan and try it out for yourself?




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