{"id":2133,"date":"2017-06-21T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/?p=2133"},"modified":"2017-06-21T07:00:08","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T13:00:08","slug":"7-benefits-of-high-intensity-interval-training-hiit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/7-benefits-of-high-intensity-interval-training-hiit\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a way for people who don&#8217;t have hours to dedicate to exercise, but can still obtain the essential elements of a healthy lifestyle. The program involves short periods of intense workouts (10 to 30 minutes), and is almost double the benefit as longer more moderate exercise routines. The routine burns high amounts of calories while raising ones metabolism which helps to burn fat, build muscle and improve oxygen intake and consumption. This in return, can help to lower blood pressure and blood sugars levels. Lastly, it is not hard to incorporate this exercise routine into a workout or daily life because there is choice to do the activity in which is most enjoyable or do-able for each individual, and it can be done at their own pace. So if time is an issue, try a HIIT regime to maintain a healthy lifestyle. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">While most people know that physical activity is healthy, it&rsquo;s estimated that about 30% of people worldwide don&rsquo;t get enough (1).<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">Unfortunately, many people feel that they don&rsquo;t have enough time to exercise (2, 3).<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods. Interestingly, it is perhaps the most time-efficient way to exercise (4, 5).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Unless an individual has a physically demanding job, a dedicated fitness routine is likely their best bet for getting active.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"readmoretext\">Read more: <\/span><a id=\"source\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/authoritynutrition.com\/benefits-of-hiit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/authoritynutrition.com\/benefits-of-hiit\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"task_trail\" style=\"display: none;\">(abstract 3BAWBGQGYLZL4B56F0ICAXO4110V7I 3WQQ9FUS6AUCIVACAQOKB5MC7QH8B1 A2AGK6RUNG8KTN)(authorquote 3HRWUH63QU2T92IEPGHO2WGVOSJ5NC 3Q5C1WP23M1SIF9IAVOST9ZCJOU15E A1DCGB72N1UIPT)(keypoints 3VEI3XUCZRXIHASP227J9MQMGPARP9 3C6FJU71TQT6T0A0NL39F822PQ5YU0 A1E5J6R70RF4LA)<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a way for people who don&#8217;t have hours to dedicate to exercise, but can still 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