Remember that the goal is to tell whether a workout is a good fit for your routine
Bodybuilding goes beyond sport, that is, if done well it provides aesthetic benefits to those who practice it. The difference is that its constant renewal raises doubts even for those who know its “universe”, for example: what is HIIT training?
Find out what HIIT training offers
“HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It is characterized by short-duration sprints or sprints followed by recovery intervals performed in series. It can be applied with the use of ergometric equipment or not: cycling, rowing, treadmill, road running or general exercises with body weight alone, such as burpees and vertical jumps”, explains the head of Bio Ritmo’s technical office Guilherme de Almeida e Leme exclusively to Sport Life.
At the same time, Guilherme also emphasizes that there are different ways to apply HIIT training, that is, the level of physical fitness of the professional does not determine the pace of this proposal.
“What changes based on fitness level are the control parameters and manipulation of training variables. A beginner can apply HIIT with a shorter duration parameter and lower effort intensity, while a trained individual can do sessions of longer duration and greater intensity of effort”, explains the professional.
The intense side of this training means that it is not advisable to train every day. The suggestion is that this training can be increased as the adept progresses, which leaves open the possibility of consecutive work.
“It depends on who will do it and the coach’s planning to achieve a certain goal. Remembering that this strategy will not be permanent, but temporary”, warn Almeida and Leme.
How to do a good HIIT workout
Furthermore, there is no determination on the indication of the time of HIIT training nor the best time to do it. In short, it all depends on a practitioner’s condition and goal.
“There is no single parameter that applies to everyone. There are protocols lasting four minutes, but there are also extended ones that can exceed 30 minutes. This varies depending on each practitioner and the training objective. There is no robust evidence that confirm a better time exercising and HIIT is no different. This is also an individual factor,” he emphasizes.
Reinforcement
Individuals who have a medical contraindication to high-intensity exercise are automatically prohibited from practicing HIIT. With the exception of this group, anyone can do it, including even those trying to abandon a sedentary lifestyle.
How long does it take for the professional to feel the effects of this HITT proposal?
“Like all other practices, results should be expected after several weeks of training, and from a few weeks onwards an improvement in the cardiorespiratory response is observed and over time the loss of body fat and weight loss can be clearly highlighted. Also this will vary based on the frequency and correct application of the protocols. Studies demonstrate changes in body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness after six weeks of training, however this can vary,” he replies.
HIIT or weight training: what to do first?
“If the goal is to improve strength and muscle mass, start with weight training. If the goal is to primarily improve cardio capacity, start with HIIT. What is trained next will have a decrease in performance and could compromise earnings over time,” concludes Guilherme de Almeida and Leme.
Source: Terra
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