If you are tired of spending hours on the hotel treadmill, perhaps its is time to change up your hotel workout routine. Interval training is a very effective way to burn fat and increase your metabolism. Interval training involves alternating between high intensity exercise (jumping jacks) and short periods of rest. According to Greatist.com, studies show High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for 27 minutes 3 times per week produces the same aerobic and anaerobic improvement as 60 minutes of steady state cardio 5 days per week.
Switching from steady state cardio to HIIT can reduce your workout time by over 50% per week while achieving the same results.
If the time saving benefit alone isn’t enough to have you convinced, interval training also increases your metabolism and the calories you burn after your workout. Interval training can be applied to running, biking, swimming, jumping rope, plyometrics or any other form of activity that you can do at a high intensity. Remember to warm up before you begin your intervals and cool down after you are finished.
Interval training is highly adaptable and does not require equipment, which makes it perfect for a hotel workout. Whether you want to head outside for some fresh air, dive into the pool, or even complete a hotel room workout, interval training will fit the bill.
Greatist.com created a very informational visual guide to interval training.
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