21/07/2020
Are you a fan of HIIT cardio?
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Cardio alone does not equal fat loss. It should be thought of as an extra tool to use with your strength training and proper diet…
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If you’re eating less than your body burns each day, your body has no choice but to tap into its stored blubber 😌
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Excessive cardio becomes an issue for folks when hours and hours are invested in it because:
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Your appetite gets ramped up 😟
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Your chances of losing muscle are increased 💪👎
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Your hard efforts can be ruined in one single snack 🥜🍎
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And it’s tough to stick to an intense schedule, especially with everything else you have going on 😣
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So, if you want to use cardio as a handy tool to speed up the process….
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HIIT Cardio (High-Intensity Interval Training) might be helpful for that 🙃
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It’s been shown to burn more body fat, lower the chance of losing muscle, and the best part, you’ll spend less time doing it ✅
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HIIT Workout Example📝
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After a 3-5 minute warm-up of low intensity, you’ll be alternating between:
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High output (30 seconds)
Moderate/Low output (60 seconds) (active recovery)
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For the duration of 10 to 20 minutes without stopping in between (this can be more or less depending on your current level of fitness) 👍
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The treadmill, rowing machine, and bike are great for this method of cardio🏃♀️🚣♀️🚴♂️
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End with another 3-5 minute cool down…
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Bonus: You can also do 15 minutes of HIIT and then 15 minutes of steady state cardio 😤
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1 to 3 sessions a week is all you need so it doesn’t interfere with your workouts, and it’s your preference, but I always enjoyed doing HIIT on non-lifting days🏋️♀️
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And of course, this is not any magic solution — it’s a useful tool that may be a more enjoyable option for you to help stay consistent…
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Along with using cardio more as a strategic tool, rather than doing excessive amounts 5-6 days a week 💯
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Keep in mind, this type of cardio can be tougher to recover from than traditional steady state cardio. It’s not always the best option for everyone.
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Have you tried HIIT before? 🤔
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