HIIT and Sprint Intervals
Updated: Sep 25
Do you add HIIT (high intensity interval training) or SIT (sprint interval training) into your workouts?!
High intensity or sprint intervals are so beneficial for everyone, but especially as we get older, to help with many things, including:
Improved cardiovascular health. Repeated high intensity bursts help to improve your cardiac output (the amount of blood you can pump per minute), decrease your resting blood pressure and boost your VO₂ max (the amount of oxygen you can use per minute).
Increased insulin sensitivity. HIIT and SIT training improve your muscles' glucose uptake, lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes.
Stronger bones, ligaments and tendons, thanks to the higher forces involved. So, so important for preventing injuries, falls and breaks as we age.
Better brain health. High intensity work boosts BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor), which is important for memory and learning.
A lift in your mood! Short, intense sessions trigger the release of endorphins, which can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
And a bonus: it's incredibly time efficient, so you can fit this workout in on days when you're pushed for time.
Talk to one of our trainers if you're not sure how to fit this type of training into your weekly schedule!
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Here Liz's success story from adding HIIT to her workouts:
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