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HIIT - High-Intensity Interval Training

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HIIT blog   HIIT is an acronym for High-Intensity Interval Training, it has short periods of intense activity followed by a small rest which is alternated to make up a HIIT workout. HIIT is fun and super enjoyable, it focuses on the work to rest ratio, during the active time give the best you can with full energy and rest during the resting time trying to recover, this will burn maximum calories in a short period of time and lead to fat loss and muscle toning too. An entire HIIT workout is power-packed and will definitely leave you breathless and here breathlessness is the key if you are able to breeze through the workout without gasping for air you need to add an extra oomph to the workout or change certain exercises to suit you best. You need to give close to 80% of your maximum effort during each work period for maximum benefits. There are two work:  rest ratios specifically designed for HIIT 1. 1:1 Ratio -  for aerobic fitness(30sec :30sec) 2. 1:5 Ratio - for anaerobi...