HIIT...and the "16 minute Solider"

Now is the time to “HIIT” it hard!

Here are three reasons why you should do HIIT, High Intensity Interval Training?

Time

            HIIT is perfect for busy schedules. The less time you have the less likely you are going to be to do your cardio. Research has shown that you can achieve more progress in 15 minutes of interval training done three times a week then jogging on the treadmill for an hour.

Burns more FAT!!

            When you raise your intensity level not only do you burn more calories per minute during your workout, but you burn more calories (hence…more fat) in the 24 hours after a HIIT workout, then you do with a steady pace run.

Toughens the Ticker...

            Extreme training produces extreme results. A 2006 study found that after 8 weeks or doing High Intensity Interval Training subjects could bicycle twice as long as they could before the study, while maintaining the same pace.

The “16 minute Solider”

How do you become a Health and Fitness Academy “16 minute Solider”?

Complete the following HIIT program. (Must have 12 after HIIT selfies as proof) 3 days a week for 4 weeks and win a free HIIT session for you and 4 friends.

2 minute warm up

1 minute HIGH Intensity (breathless, unable to talk)

1 minute Steady Pace (Recover, Lower Heart rate, can carry on a conversation)

1.5 minute HIGH Intensity

1.5 minute Steady Pace

1 minute HIGH Intensity

1 minute Steady Pace

1.5 minute HIGH Intensity

1.5 minute Steady Pace

2 minute HIGH Intensity

2 minute Cool Down and Finish

(Total Time 16 minutes-You just need a stop watch)

This HIIT workout can be done inside or outside. It can be done on a bike, stairs, or the track at your local school. It can even be completed on the weight floor, contact the HFA staff at ghouston@mvhospital.net if you have questions on how to make that happen. Please email your selfies to the same email, or attach them to the HFA “16 minute solider” Post on the Health and Fitness Academy Facebook Page. Happy Training!!!