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Intervals: How Vigorous Exercise Can Help Boost Your Fitness Fast

Research recently published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine has shown that one intense exercise session per week coupled with four relaxed exercise sessions offers almost three times the benefits than five relaxed exercise sessions. To put things simply, if you push yourself extra hard in only one workout per week, you will be receiving a far greater fitness benefit than if you work out at the same intensity every day.

December 28, 2014

The Science Behind Hiit Training: Why It’s So Effective

HiiT training, or high-intensity interval training, is a popular way to work out these days – but why is this form of workout so effective? This article discusses the science behind high-intensity workouts and the benefits they offer over moderate-intensity exercise.

October 19, 2014

Is High-Intensity Exercise Better for Lowering Blood Pressure Than Moderate-Intensity Workouts?

As we age, blood pressure control becomes a more important issue. If you’re at high risk for hypertension, you may wonder whether high-intensity interval training offers benefits over moderate-intensity exercise. Find out what research shows about this issue and the role exercise plays in preventing high blood pressure.

September 21, 2014

Discover two types of exercise that can help you lose abdominal belly fat.

Two Powerful Types of Exercise for Belly Fat Loss

Shedding belly fat is difficult and becomes more challenging for women after menopause. Focused abdominal exercises build definition, but aren’t good fat burners. Discover two types of exercise that can help you lose abdominal belly fat.

September 7, 2014

High-Intensity Exercise and Fatigue: Why Does Intense Exercise Wipe You Out So Quickly?

You fatigue quickly during high-intensity exercise because you rely more on anaerobic energy pathways, which operate without oxygen, to supply your muscles with ATP. Learn more.

August 3, 2014

7 Ways to Get More Benefits Out of Every Workout

Who doesn’t want to maximize the benefits they get from each and every workout? This article discusses seven different ways to maximize cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits without spending more time working out.

July 13, 2014

New Research Shows How High-Intensity Exercise Helps You Get Fitter

More people are discovering the fitness benefits of high-intensity interval training. Now, new research shows how vigorous exercise may exert its fitness benefits and it all comes down to a single protein. Find out more about this finding and how high-intensity exercise can help you achieve your fitness goals.

June 15, 2014

Anaerobic Exercise: What Does It Mean to Go Anaerobic?

Anaerobic exercise – you hear a lot about it – but what does it really mean to work out anaerobically or above your lactate threshold? Find out what anaerobic training is and what type of benefits it offers.

May 18, 2014

Maximizing Afterburn: What Role Does Diet Play?

One of the benefits of high-intensity interval training is the afte-burn effect. Afterburn, also known as EPOC, is the excess energy and calories your body has to expend to recover from an intense workout. The afterburn can keep your metabolism “revved up” for hours after you’ve finished exercising. What effect does diet or fasting prior to a high-intensity workout have on afterburn?

May 11, 2014

Interval Training Structure: How Long Should You Rest Between Intervals

There are a number of ways to structure an interval training workout. The active intervals can be long or short and the rest periods adjusted appropriately. Is there a “best” way to structure interval training? Find out what one study shows and how to choose the proper structure to achieve your goals.

April 13, 2014

Adrenaline, Interval Training and Fat-Burning: Why High-Intensity Interval Training Is Better for Fat Loss

High-intensity interval training is growing in popularity. Some research shows it’s more effective for fat loss than moderate-intensity exercise. Why might this be? A hormone called adrenaline seems to play a role. Find out more about adrenaline and high-intensity exercise and how it can help you shed body fat.

March 23, 2014

Make Your Walks a HIIT: Burn More Calories Walking

If jogging fills you with a sense of dread, don’t fear; that’s not the only way to rev up your routine and help you burn calories faster. Instead, try a few other hiit walking techniques that can help you get more out of your daily walk.

March 23, 2014

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