Boost the intensity of your workout

High-intensity interval training is a type of cardio exercise that targets the muscles' need for oxygen by alternating between all-out, high-intensity bursts of exercise, followed by recovery periods.

This type of exercise burns more calories because muscles demand more oxygen through sequenced intensity training.

The effectiveness behind HIIT workouts is in the way the high-intensity intervals trick the body into asking for more oxygen during the recovery periods that follow.

These high-intensity periods range from 5 to 8 minutes and are performed at 80-95 percent of a person's maximum heart rate without overexerting.

No Equipment Necessary:

HIIT workouts only require body weight so they can be done almost anywhere and for little to no cost.

Quick and Convenient:

Because of the way HIIT workouts are designed, most workouts take just 30 minutes or less.

The intensity of your HITT workout can be adjusted based on a person's fitness level and physical limitations.

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