Indoor
Wellness
By Gini Grimsley
Health is a year-round endeavor that requires consistent activity, exercise, and good diet choices. One routine that maximizes effort in a short amount of time and is especially beneficial is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). HIIT has risen in popularity over the last several years because it is efficient, requires minimal equipment, and is extremely effective. What is a HIIT workout? HIIT combines time periods of increased intensity—measured using a heart rate or rates of perceived exertion (RPE)—followed by time periods of lower intensity and recovery. This is repeated for a set number of rounds or for an overall amount of time. An example of this workout structure is shown on the next page:
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