Without a doubt, when performed properly one of the best exercises to lose inches off your waist is Interval Training. Sometimes known as HIIT which stands for High Intensity Interval Training. In this article we will cover in more detail how to perform HIIT and why it will melt inches off your waist super fast.
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How to do HIIT - There are endless exercises that can be done but the general aim is to include some short - high bursts of exercise, then these are followed on by a slightly longer "recovery" period. Lets use the example of the treadmill in your gym. The total duration of HIIT is going to vary on your current level of fitness. We suggest that you start of relatively light and then gradually increase both the duration and intensity as your stamina and fitness develop.
A great starting point is to try 5 repetitions of the following intervals:
Interval 1 - High intensity for 1 minute.
Interval 2 - Low intensity for 2 minutes.
Some treadmills have Interval Training programmes that are already pre - installed. If not then you will have to manually change the speed after every interval. What happens is that during those high intensity periods you are decreasing the bodies ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. You can't maintain this level of high intensity for long. A key point here is not to slow down too much on your recovery period as your pulse rate can dip therefore reducing the aerobic effect.
Why is HIIT so good?
1. it is a lot more less time consuming. You will get more benefits from 20 - 30 minutes HIIT than 1 hour of steady state cardio.
2. It will also build up your endurance faster than long, boring cardio sessions.
3. Burns more calories than low intensity sessions, which means you can burn more fat in shorter work outs.
4. High intensity will turbo drive your metabolism long after the session than low intensity training.
5. HIIT can sometimes add more muscle which will speed up your metabolic rate. Don't forget the more lean muscle tissue you have the more calories you'll burn, even while whilst doing nothing and being sedentary!
So this is why HIIT is one of the best exercises to lose inches off your waist. Apply it to swimming, running, cycling, power walking or any cardio equipment in the gym. It is also really important to learn more about nutrition and eating plans that will make sure you keep a slim waist for life.
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