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Better results in less time. What's not to love about HIIT training? Melt fat fast with this scientifically proven blubber-burning program! As far as cardio training goes, high-intensity interval training, aka HIIT, has been exactly that among serious fitness enthusiasts—a big "hit." HIIT has nothing to do with becoming a Mafia assassin, although your body fat may feel like you finally have it in the crosshairs. This form of cardio intersperses intervals of high-intensity exercise (such as sprinting) with intervals of either low-intensity exercise (such as walking at a slow pace) or complete rest. This style is a departure

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HIIT was developed decades ago by track coaches to better prepare runners. At the time it was known by the oh-so-catchy name of "Fartlek" training, the conjoining of the Swedish words for speed (fart) and play (lek). So it means "speed play," which is a good description of HIIT training.

"HIIT TRAINING HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BECOMING A MAFIA AS SASSIN"

GROWING BODY OF EVIDENCE HIIT has crossed over to the fitness industry due to beneficial results established through both anecdotal reports and published research studies. In fact, studies comparing HIIT to continuous steady-state exercise have shown that HIIT is far superior for fat http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ultimate-8-week-hiit-for-fat-burning-program.html

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loss, despite requiring less time to complete. One of the first studies to discover that HIIT was more effective for fat loss was done in a 1994 study by researchers at Laval University (Ste-Foy, Quebec, Canada). They reported that young men and women who followed a 15-week HIIT program lost significantly more body fat than those following a 20-week continuous steady-state endurance program. This, despite the fact that the steady-state program burned about 15,000 calories more than the HIIT program. The research has continued along the same lines:

DROP 2% BODY FAT IN 8 WEEKS A 2001 study from East Tennessee State University demonstrated similar findings with obese subjects who followed an 8-week HIIT program (subjects dropped 2 percent in body fat) as compared to those who followed a continuous steady-state program (subjects had no percentage drop in body fat) on a treadmill.

LOSE 6 TIMES MORE BODY FAT A study from Australia reported that females following a 20-minute HIIT program, consisting of 8-second sprints followed by 12 seconds of rest, lost six times more body fat than the group who followed a 40-minute cardio program performed at a constant intensity of 60 percent of their maximum heart rate. The major reason that HIIT works so well to drop body fat to a greater degree than continuous steady-state cardio appears to be due to the greater increase in resting metabolism following HIIT.

NO REST FOR YOUR METABOLISM A 1996 study from Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX) reported that subjects who followed a HIIT workout on a stationary cycle burned significantly more calories during the 24 hours following the workout than those who cycled at a moderate steady-state intensity.

10% INCREASE IN FAT LOSS The 2001 East Tennessee

LOSE 100 MORE CALORIES In a study presented at the 2007 annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine by Florida State University (Tallahassee), researchers reported that subjects who performed HIIT burned almost 10 percent more calories during the 24 hours following exercise as compared to those who performed continuous steady-state exercise, despite the fact that the total calories burned during the workouts

State University study mentioned above also found that subjects following the HIIT program burned almost 100 more calories per day during the 24 hours after exercise.

were the same. In addition to the increase in resting metabolism, research confirms that HIIT is effective at enhancing the metabolic machinery in muscle cells that promote fat burning and blunt fat production.

FAST-BURNING MUSCLE The Laval University study that found a decrease in body fat with HIIT also discovered that the HIIT subjects' muscle fibers had significantly higher markers for fat oxidation (fat burning) than those in the continuous steady-state exercise group.

30% INCREASE IN OXIDATION A 2007 Study in the Journal

DECREASE YOUR FAT ENZYMES A study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Trondheim), reported that subjects with metabolic syndrome who followed a 16-week HIIT program had a 100 percent greater decrease http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ultimate-8-week-hiit-for-fat-burning-program.html

of Applied Physiology reported that young females who performed seven HIIT workouts over a two-week 3/12

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And yet another way that HIIT appears to work has to do with getting

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the fat to where it will be burned away for good.

USE MORE FAT FOR YOUR WORKOUT FUEL A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology sheds some light on another way that HIIT burns more body fat. Researchers reported that 6 weeks of HIIT increased the amount of special proteins in muscle that are responsible for carrying fat into the mitochondria (where fat is burned away for fuel) by up to 50 percent. Having more of these proteins in muscle means that more fat can be burned up for fuel during workouts and when resting.

BUT IS HIIT A HIT FOR BODYBUILDERS? In a word, yes. While many bodybuilders and trainers argue that going slower and longer with cardio is best to burn fat and protect muscle mass, the opposite appears to be true. Cardio done at a higher intensity for a shorter period of time will not only help you maintain your muscle, but can actually help you build muscle mass. When you train at a slow and steady pace for a longer period of time, you are training your muscle fibers to be more aerobic and have greater endurance.

"WEIGHTLIFTING IS A FORM OF HIIT TRAINING."

Do you know how muscle fibers adapt to becoming more aerobic and gaining greater endurance? By becoming smaller and weaker! The smaller a muscle fiber is, the less time it takes for nutrients to travel within the muscle fiber. This speeds up the rate that the nutrients can be burned for fuel. But even if you think of this from a common-sense perspective, it makes perfect sense. Stating that slow and steady cardio for longer periods of time is best for maintaining muscle mass is similar to saying that curling 5pound dumbbells for 30 minutes straight will build more muscle than curling 40 pound dumbbells for sets of 10 reps with 2 minutes of rest between sets. See, the higher-intensity workout clearly builds muscle better. If you http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ultimate-8-week-hiit-for-fat-burning-program.html

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think about it, weightlifting is actually a form of HIIT! The research backs this up:

HIIT THE BETA-ALANINE FOR MASSIVE MUSCLE GROWTH One study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition reported that male subjects following a 6-week HIIT program (done for 15 minutes per day at a ratio of 2:1 for exercise-to-rest, 3 days per week) while supplementing with beta-alanine gained more than 2 pounds of muscle after 3 weeks—despite no weightlifting during the program.

INCREASE YOUR TESTOSTERONE BY 100% WITH HIIT TRAINING In another study, New Zealand researchers had competitive cyclists complete 4 weeks of HIIT training involving 30-second sprints on a stationary cycle separated by 30 seconds of rest. One group sprinted with high resistance on the pedals, making it harder to pedal, while the other group used a lighter resistance, which was easier to peddle. Both groups peddled as fast as they could during the 30-second sprints. They found that the men peddling at the highest resistance increased their testosterone levels by almost 100 percent, while the group peddling at a lighter resistance only increased test levels by about 60 percent. Since testosterone is critical for boosting muscle size and strength, doing HIIT with greater resistance may aid muscle growth and strength. HIIT also helps you to maintain your sanity by getting you done with cardio quicker. I can't think of anything more monotonous than being stuck on a treadmill, stairmaster, stationary cycle, or elliptical machine for a good 30 minutes straight! With HIIT the intensity bursts may be more grueling, but they are short and challenging. That makes the workout more "fun" and completes it quicker. Another benefit of HIIT is that you can do it almost anywhere with any piece of equipment—or without any equipment at all! Although it can be, HIIT does not have to be done on gym cardio equipment. The possibilities are virtually limitless. You can use it with a jump rope, with weights, with strength bands, with your body weight.

"PICK ANY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT YOU WANT."

So consider doing less slow and long workouts in the cardio area and do more HIIT. The benefits will be maximal fat loss due to a ramping up your resting metabolism and fat burning enzymes, while building muscle, http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ultimate-8-week-hiit-for-fat-burning-program.html

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all in a minimal amount of time.

THE BEGINNER-TO-ADVANCED 8-WEEK HIIT PROGRAM The following program can take you from HIIT beginner to HIIT stud in 8 short weeks. It starts with a work:rest ratio of 1:4 in Phase 1 for a total workout time of just under 15 minutes. Phase 2 bumps up the amount of time in the "work" phase, bringing the ratio up to 1:2 and the total workout time to 17 minutes. In Phase 3, the rest ratio is cut in half, bringing the ratio up to 1:1. The total workout time increases to 18.5 minutes. Finally, in Phase 4, the rest ratio is cut in half again, raising the ratio to 2:1 and the total time at 20 minutes. This will put you in the advanced ranks for HIIT. The suggested time of each phase is just that—suggested. If you need to spend more than two weeks at a particular phase before moving up, go for it. Ditto if a phase seems too easy and you want to jump right up to the next phase. You can do these workouts using tools, such as a jump rope, or simply doing jumping jacks, or sprinting, or working on a stationary cycle. Use your imagination. Just follow the work-to-rest intervals as indicated.

PHASE 1 (1:4): WEEKS 1-2 15 seconds: High-intensity exercise 60 seconds: Rest or low-intensity exercise Repeat another 10 times, followed by a final 15-second high-intensity blast. Total time: 14 minutes

PHASE 2 (1:2): WEEKS 3-4 30 seconds: High-intensity exercise 60 seconds: Rest or low-intensity exercise Repeat another 10 times, followed by a final 30-second high-intensity blast. Total time: 17 minutes

PHASE 3 (1:1): WEEKS 5-6 30 seconds: High-intensity exercise 30 seconds: Rest or low-intensity exercise Repeat another 11 times, followed by a final 30-second high-intensity blast. Total time: 18.5 minutes

PHASE 4 (2:1): WEEK 7-8 30 seconds: High-intensity exercise 15 seconds: Rest or low-intensity exercise Repeat another 25 times, followed by a final 30-second high-intensity blast. Total time: 20 minutes


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REFERENCES 1. Boutcher, S. H. et al. The effect of high intensity intermittent exercise training on autonomic response of premenopausal women. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 39(5 suppl):S165, 2007. 2. Gorostiaga, E. M., et al. Uniqueness of interval and continuous training at the same maintained exercise intensity. European Journal of Applied Physiology 63(2):101-107, 1991. 3. King, J. W. A comparison of the effects of interval training vs. continuous training on weight loss and body composition in obese pre-menopausal women (thesis). East Tennessee State University, 2001. 4. Meuret, J. R., et al. A comparison of the effects of continuous aerobic, intermittent aerobic, and resistance exercise on resting metabolic rate at 12 and 21 hours post-exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 39(5 suppl):S247, 2007. 5. Paton, C. D., et al. Effects of low- vs. high-cadence interval training on cycling performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 23(6): 1758-1763, 2009. 6. Smith, A. E., et al. Effects of ?-alanine supplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 6:5, 2009. 7. Talanian, J. L., et al. Exercise training increases sarcolemmal and mitochondrial fatty acid transport proteins in human skeletal muscle. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab IN press, 2010. 8. Talanian, J. L., et al. Two weeks of high-intensity aerobic interval training increases the capacity for fat oxidation during exercise in women. Journal of Applied Physiology 102(4):1439-1447, 2007. 9. Tjonna, A. E., et al. Superior cardiovascular effect of interval training versus moderate exercise in patients with metabolic syndrome. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 39(5 suppl):S112, 2007. 10. Trapp, E. G. and Boutcher, S. Metabolic response of trained and untrained women during high-intensity intermittent cycle exercise. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2007 Dec;293(6):R2370-5. 11. Treuth, M. S., et al. Effects of exercise intensity on 24-h energy expenditure and substrate oxidation. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 28(9):1138-1143, 1996.

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ernanemf (Ernane) In PHASE 3 (1:1): WEEKS 5-6 should not repeat 16 times instead of 11 ? Since the total time is 18.5 minutes. March 16th, 2016 • Report • Reply

MrChp2014 (Santos Benitez) I will do this MWF but MF are leg day! Am i going to die? March 7th, 2016 • Report • Reply

leathelguardian (Nick) Is this just for cardio or for your exercises too? January 31st, 2016 • Report • Reply

Radamanthyz17 HIIT is just cardio, used between ur workout February 16th, 2016 • Report

ryansersaw (Ryan Sersaw) Hey Nick, HIIT can be used for an actual workout and not just cardio. High intensity Interval Training with weights is a great way to build muscle and lose fat simultaneously February 18th, 2016 • Report

DaveyBaby32 (David Bassily) How many times should I be doing this per week? It says phase 1 lasts 2 weeks, does that mean I will have done the phase one exercise 14 times in those first 2 weeks or 7 times or something else? January 10th, 2016 • Report • Reply

Radamanthyz17 The same times that u do ur weight lifting exercise, so if u go to the gym 6 days per week, do HIIT 6 days too, should be the ideal


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February 16th, 2016 • Report

ryansersaw (Ryan Sersaw) Hey David, I would suggest 3-6x per week February 18th, 2016 • Report

67fury OMG, I did phase I on my recumbent bike this morning and after the third sprint, I had to take more time between sprints, and by ten minutes, I was done with sprints. I did the "rest" phase at the lowest setting, and cranked up to nearly the highest setting during sprint. I did HIIT training last year but stopped around this time and can't believe how out of shape I've gotten. Definitely be staying phase 1 (or phase -1, lol) for more than the two weeks. Will try and make sure I get this done at least three times a week as that is usually all that's recommended during a cutting phase, correct? Maybe four the most so you don't wind up overtraining. January 10th, 2016 • Report • Reply

Avi1992 (Avidosh Pande) Going to give it a try and if not 25 times at week 7 and 8 ill try to do 12 December 30th, 2015 • Report • Reply

Sjfrank (steve) I know this workout uses general work rest settings, but I have to think the heartrate drop is important. If you end at 180 and are at 175 when you start back up this isnt going to work. I believe the theory is getting your heart rate near 75% max before pushing it again? December 14th, 2015 • Report • Reply

manas7 (Jan Marcis) I'm former track and field athlete. I must say, that recurrent sprinting more than 12 sec with small rest (15 sec) is not possible for me when doing it at 100% effort. I can't do more than 18 cycles of this: 12sec work: 48 sec rest. If i do more than 20 cycles, i'm dead (feel really bad) for 3 days! November 30th, 2015 • Report • Reply

gehringbruce (Bruce) Great information. Am at an plateau in weight loss. Will incorporate HIIT into an 2_3 day per week. October 25th, 2015 • Report • Reply

Melhel Is this recommended for someone new to training? I usually bike, walk, bike and do situps/pushups (light for the later), no serious weight training, with a goal to furn lots of fat. Would doing this every day be unhealthy/prone to injury for someone like me? October 25th, 2015 • Report • Reply http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ultimate-8-week-hiit-for-fat-burning-program.html

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Acetorogru (adolfo gruhne) If you really want to take your fat loss seriously then these are a couple of things that really help me cut weight as i train in mma and have to make weight for tournaments: 1. Instead of doing bike, walk, bike try doing the treadmill at full incline (usually 15%) for about 25-30 min a day. The average person will not start burning fat until about 20 min into their cardio this is due to your body using its first form of energy or carbohydrates. I usually like to stick with a 3-4 mph pace, nothing too crazy. 2. Is to try incorporating cardio acceleration into your workout. (Although you said you generally don't do any lifting).... A GREAT example of this is Jym Stoppanis shortcut to shred. Let me know if this helps! Good luck! January 19th, 2016 • Report

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