He did not have much time to exercise, many people end up choosing a minimalist exercise or high intensity interval training (HIIT) is done with a relatively short time. By doing so, we can get the same benefits even more than spending hours in the gym.
According to Jennifer Cassetta, sport Jujitsu black belt trainer, HIIT can help burn more calories. The reason, after the exercise was still high metabolism so as to burn more calories.
However, because time is short, it takes a maximum effort in doing HIIT to obtain promised benefits. Here are tips from the experts to get the optimum benefits of HIIT.
1. Start Slowly
Brief exercise only burns more calories than exercise when intensity is generally high. So start training slowly not only can help keep energy when the intensity began to increase, but also increase the consumption of oxygen after exercise ends that help burn calories longer.
In addition, start slowly to minimize injuries by preparing the body first before going to high intensity exercise. But before start of course should begin with warm-up and ends with a cool-down.
2. Set 15 minutes
HIIT is the right type of exercise for those who want to lose weight. Not only because it makes the sport more motivated, but also flexible done anytime, morning, noon, or night. Set 15 minutes of time to do HIIT and promise to give you utmost high intensity without stopping prematurely.
To be effective, we must focus on doing HIIT. So during exercise, make sure there are no distractions such as chatting, seeing television, to check the phone. That way, no time is wasted so that the benefits of HIIT will be increasingly felt.
3. Multitask
Its versatility allows HIIT to train multiple body parts at once in a single session. The more variety of movement, HIIT will get better. Experts advise to do squats, push ups, sit ups, and other movements to train the lower body as well as the top.
We can also combine with the earlier movements of other sports, such as jogging. When jogging for an hour is boring, then combine with HIIT will be a challenge. For example, after a 15 minute jog, connect with one session of push ups or sit ups, then go jogging again.
As well, do not let the desires of the body to rest in the middle of doing HIIT. Remember, this is only 15 minutes, so let your body adjust to the rhythm of exercise. We can start HIIT 2-3 times a week, once accustomed, even on a daily basis.
