High Intensity Interval Training


High Intensity Interval Training ("HIIT") workouts have been proven to be extremely efficient. Aside from the convenience of being able to do a workout in a short period of time (which works great for any busy schedule), the fat burning aspects of HIIT style workouts make them pretty enticing.

Doing a ten or fifteen minute workout isn't going to yield great results if you take it easy. High intensity interval training workouts are exactly that, High Intensity. Ten to fifteen minutes of giving it your all. Raising your heart rate into the cardio/aerobic levels while doing strength training is a great way to burn fat, and build muscle. This helps build your metabolism and is shown to continue to burn fat for the next 23 hours following a workout.

Exert your maximum energy for a shorter period and get maximum benefits from High Intensity Interval Training. Another great part about these workouts is the lack of equipment needed. Bodyweight exercises mean you can do your workout anywhere, without worrying about getting to a gym. So, whether you're waiting for a plane or just sitting around at home, there is nothing stopping you from having an awesome workout and burning off some fat while building muscle.


My name is Alexandra Tugade. I am a mother of two beautiful, intelligent girls, and the wife of an amazing, supportive husband. I love to bake, dance around the living room with my kids, and I always appreciate a good pun. I live on coffee, laughter, hugs, and good food - and if I'm not whipping something up in the kitchen, you'll either find me at the gym, or running after my two princesses. I love sharing delicious food and tasty recipes - feel free to spread the love and share my posts too.

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