Hey Fargo-Moorhead! Are you looking to save time with your cardio workout while burning fat the rest of your day? If so, have I got the solution for you. It’s called High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) routine which limits cardio sessions to a short amount of time while burning fat the remainder of the day. This form of intense cardio burns a very high amount of calories and keeps your body’s metabolism increased for a longer period of time than conventional “long and slow” cardio training. HIIT cardio is recommended for up to 20 minutes because it is so intense. You can use this method whether you walk, run, bike ride, stair climb etc.

The HIT routine is easy to implement. Simply alternate bursts of high intensity cardio with one to several minutes of low intensity. HIT sessions can last 20 to 45 minutes, and 8 – 10 intensity intervals should be performed, though six will still get great results. When you are starting off, 4 intervals would be great. HIT cardio training is more superior to the more traditional form of cardio exercise, when a person stays at a fixed pace for up to an hour. The training includes strenuous spikes sprinkled throughout an easy pace. While you might workout for 30 minutes, the HIT cardio session intense time actually amounts to minutes. For example, you could do 10 high intensity intervals for 30 seconds each equals five minutes of hard work with two to three minutes of easy work in between. This five minutes of high intensity work will burn off more fat than one hour of steady state cardio.

Remember, you should always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise routine.

For more information about the HIT cardio workout and why it burns off fat, check out my next blog. If you have experience with a regiment like this, please let me know how it has worked for you. I can’t wait to start the HIT program!

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