There’s no denying running is fantastic when it comes to burning calories and improving our overall fitness levels; it’s also great for incorporating into your workout regime alongside strength training if you’re trying to lose weight healthily. But, not all of us enjoy it, or take to it particularly well, no matter how good it is for us. If that’s you, then this alternative workout has some of the same benefits, but doesn’t require you to lace up any running shoes.
You’re probably wondering ‘what’s better than running?’. Well, if you’re trying to lose weight there’s lots of alternative training styles that can help, for example HIIT (high intensity interval training), which is what this particular workout is, with a cardio focus. If you haven’t tried HIIT before, it’s basically short bursts of exercise that gets your heart rate up with a short rest period in between each exercise. Not only can it burn lots of calories, and is therefore good for fat loss, but these workouts can continue to do so for up to 24 hours post-workout.
