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HiiT Training: What Effect Does It Have on Appetite?

HiiT Training: What Effect Does It Have on Appetite?

High-intensity interval training is a fast way to enjoy the benefits of exercise – but what effect does it have on your appetite? Are you likely to compensate for the calories you burned by eating more? Find out what research shows and how to avoid the pitfalls of out-eating your workout.

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Intervals: How Vigorous Exercise Can Help Boost Your Fitness Fast

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.

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Is High-Intensity Exercise Superior for Fat Loss?

Is High-Intensity Exercise Superior for Fat Loss?

High-intensity exercise is rapidly growing in popularity because it’s time expedient and it gets you in shape. But what role does it play in fat loss? Find out what research shows about high-intensity training and whether it trumps moderate-intensity exercise for fat loss.

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What Is HiiT?

What Is HiiT?

Fitness crazes come and go, but one trend that seems to be enjoying some long-term life in gyms and personal training sessions is high-intensity interval training, also known as HiiT, high-intensity intermittent exercise (HiiE) and sprint interval training (SIT). It’s not for everyone, but it has the potential to kick your fitness level and fat loss up significantly.

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5 Reasons Why High-Intensity Workouts Rock

5 Reasons Why High-Intensity Workouts Rock

Are you still doing steady-state cardio? Why not bump it up a notch and introduce some high-intensity workouts? Here are five reasons why high-intensity interval training is one of the best ways to get into better shape.

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Exercise During Middle Age Protects Against Muscle Loss Later

Exercise During Middle Age Protects Against Muscle Loss Later

Can exercise during the middle age years of your life protect against frailty and loss of strength later? That’s what a new study shows. Find out more about strength training and how it may reduce your risk for sarcopenia later on in life. You’ll discover the role nutrition plays in preventing loss of muscle as well as a vitamin that may be beneficial.

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