Workout Questions - HIIT Cardio Training For Maximum Fat Loss

Workout Question:
I have read about this High Intensity Interval Training routine which limits cardio sessions to a short amount of time. Is this a good way to lose body fat?

Workout Answer:
This form of cardio is a very intense method of cardio training called HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) which burns a very high amount of calories and keeps your body's metabolism increased for much longer periods than conventional "long & slow" cardio training. HIIT cardio is recommend for only 20 minutes because its extremely intense.

Here is an article on HIIT cardio:

• HIIT Cardio Training

If you take the mind set of pushing your body with cardio the same as with weights, then your cardio training will be short and intense which will really burn a large amount of calories and keep your body's metabolism "stoked" throughout the day. Take the 15 minutes after your cardio session is over as a measuring tool. On your long and slow cardio days, how much do you keep sweating after your workout? Probably not much. Now, try doing a short 20 minutes of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and check your "sweat factor". If you use a good exercise like jumping rope or sprinting, you might keep that high level of body temperature and "sweat factor" up to 20-30 minutes after your workout.

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