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The 4 Benefits of Doing HIIT in the Morning
And important tips on how to do it.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a great way to effectively get fit and burn more calories. It has consistently been shown to be more effective for both fitness and fat loss than steady-state cardio, and is completed in a much shorter time.
In this article, I explain what HIIT is and the main variations of HIIT, as well as the 4 main benefits of doing this sort of exercise in the morning.
What is HIIT?
There are numerous variations of HIIT, and you can play around with these and find what works best for you. The 4 main types are Tabata, the Little Method, and turbulence training.
Tabata
Pick a movement that you can do at a very high intensity. Some personal favorites are the assault bike or spin bike, burpees, or the rowing machine. But you can also do:
- Jumping rope
- Kettlebell swings
- Run
- Jumping lunges or squats
Pick one movement, go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, then have 10 seconds of rest. Repeat for 8 rounds for a total of 4 minutes. The key is to go as hard as you possibly can during the 20 seconds.
