Beach Body Blast!

Stuck for time?
Training for a summer body?
Then HIIT it!

HIIT is High Intensity Interval Training and if your looking to lose fat for that sexy summer look then it is the way to train, especially if your short for time. It is proven this way of training will strip fat better than long hauls on the treadmill. This is because after 20-30 minutes your body starts to use protein as a fuel source resulting in a loss of lean muscle. So if your training for muscle gains and lean muscle then just think of a marathon runners build when you next go for a 2 hour jog. It can also be completed in the gym or outside and only takes 5 minutes to do.

Ways to train in the gym:
Treadmill - Start off at a jog for 1 minute then set the treadmill to a sprint pace and sprint for 20 seconds. After 20 seconds slow the speed down for 30-40 seconds or if your brave jump onto the sides and leave the belt running for 30 seconds before jumping back on for another 20 seconds. Repeat for 5 working minutes.

Bike - Warm up on a bike for 1 minute then pedal as hard as possible for 20 seconds and then pedal easily to rest for 20 seconds. If it seems to easy put the level up. Repeat this for 5 minutes.

Rower - Warm up for a minute and then set the rower to a challenging level and row hard for 20 seconds and then easy for 20 seconds. Repeat this for 5 minutes.

To train outside the gym find a distance between 2 points whether it be 2 trees or 2 lamp posts or even make your own with 2 cones etc about 60-100 metres apart and then sprint from one to the other then walk back to the 1st. Repeat this ten times to feel the full benefits or more if you fancy a challenge.