Get Rid Of Your Abs With High Intensity Interval Training

Do you have a limited amount of time during your day for workouts? What if I told you that you could get the benefits of a full 60 minute cardio workout in only 10 - 20 minutes? Well you can using High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

HIIT requires short, quick bursts of intense exercise. These short bursts of exercise are between 15 - 60 seconds in duration. After each burst a short rest is taken. The rest is just enough to recover, but not to cool down completely.

The HIIT workout is done just like any other cardio routine. Do your HIIT 3 days a week between weight training workouts. The workouts typically involve 10 - 20 reps and takes no more than 20 minutes. Because of the short period of time that the workout takes, it is ideal for individuals on the go.

Scientist have found that HIIT is more effective at improving endurance and overall fitness. HIIT not only increases your metabolism, but it also keeps your metabolic rate revved up hours after your workout is over. This is a benefit that you don’t get from a normal treadmill session. Because you metabolism is charged up for hours after the workout you will burn more calories. Burning more calories means burning more fat.

Here are a list of four workouts that you can do:

Wind sprints:

Wind sprints can be done anywhere. You can of course go to the local track. However they can just as easily be done in your backyard, on the street in front of your house, at the local park, or on a basketball court. First you will want to warm up with a nice jog for a few minutes. This will warm up the muscles and prepare them for action. Next you will want to mark of about 40 - 100 yards ( or meters if you prefer ). Sprint the distance that you have marked off, rest for between 30 - 60 seconds, and then sprint back. Do this 10 - 20 times and you’re done.

Running the stairs:

This can be done at the local track or high school football stadium. Start with a warm up by walking the stairs for a few minutes first. These stadiums are usually not that large, so just sprint to the top and walk back down, and repeat. Again 10 - 20 times is enough and you’re done.

Jumping rope:

Warm up by jumping rope at a moderate pace for a few minutes, or by doing jumping jacks. Then jump rope as fast as you can for one minute, slow down but don’t stop. Jump rope at a moderate pace for 30 seconds. Then speed up again for one minute, and repeat the process for 10 - 20 times.

Treadmill, stair climber, stationary bike, or a digital rowing machine:

For instance to do the workout on the treadmill you’ll first want to do a warm up for a few minutes. Then give the treadmill a slight incline, and increase the speed for one minute. Take a short rest, and increase the speed and incline again. Do this 10 - 20 times and you’re done.

During these high intensity workouts it's important to push yourself as much as you can. The harder you work, and the more intense you work, the better the benefits to your body.

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