Kill it With Cardio #1: HIIT Training

Looking to kick your cardio up a notch? This is a series about the best types of cardio for you to do--either at home, at the gym, or in a class. First up, our very favorite: HIIT training! When it comes to burning calories and fat, you can't beat HIIT training. It's estimated that 15 minutes of HIIT training can burn up to 250 calories. Compare that to 45 minutes of jogging for a total of 400 calories burned, and you can see why HIIT is the way to go. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Source: golemclub.sk[/caption] HIIT training also:

• Expands your lung capacity
• Decreases your resting heart rate
• Boosts your metabolism
• Burns calories for up to 24 hours after training
• Cuts down the amount of time you spend in the gym
• Can be done anywhere
• Promotes weight loss without muscle catabolism

Basically, HIIT workouts are the challenge that will take your fitness to the next level, and they are BY FAR the best type of cardio workout for anyone and everyone!  

Resources: http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-benefits-high-intensity-interval-training-hiit/slide/8