Why everyone loves HIIT Classes | Paradise Gym, Geelomg
HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is a workout that is sequenced with bursts of high intensity exercise and then followed with rest periods or lower intensity exercises in between. This type of training has grown to be a very popular form of cardiovascular exercise because its super time effective and boasts a range of health benefits. So why do people love these fun, fat-burning classes?
- HIIT classes give us all the weight loss benefits
During a HIIT workout you will burn more calories on average than steady state cardio, but it also has that added benefit of boosting your bodies repair cycle and sending it into hyperdrive. So this means that you will burn more fat and calories within a 24 hour period after a HIIT workout, compared to a steady state workout. Simply put, this workout is the gift that keeps on giving – because you’ll continue to burn calories even once you’ve left the gym!
- HIIT enhances the body’s endurance abilities
An individual’s V02 Max capacity is integral to being able to perform extended periods of moderate to vigorous exercise, its also a great measure of a persons aerobic fitness. VO2 max (or maximal oxygen consumption) refers to the maximum amount of oxygen that an person can utilize during intense or maximal exercise.
Its been shown that HIIT workouts can produce a significantly improved V02 Max compared to other forms of exercise. HIIT forces your heart to work at full capacity for short intervals, alternating with periods of recovery… and because you’re working your heart rate at intense levels, you’ll naturally increase your VO2 max.
- HIIT classes are great for people who are time poor!
HIIT workouts are a great time efficient workout and can be a good option for busy parents, or someone looking to fit exercise into a packed work schedule. HIIT workouts can be done in a much shorter time frame from other forms of training, the average HIIT workout can be completed in 30 minutes.
- There are so many great health benefits
In many studies it has been found that a HIIT workout of just 30 minutes performed three times per week can be beneficial to improvement of blood pressure, cholesterol levels, lung function and overall heart health – and of course, it’s liked to significant weight loss.
The benefits of HIIT sessions are endless. If you’re interested in a short, sharp workout that burns calories and builds muscle – sign up to trial our HIIT classes in Geelong. To find a session that suits your schedule, view our timetabled HIIT classes here.
