With more people than ever wanting a healthier lifestyle to better themselves you would think the gyms around the world would be packed to the walls, but the sad fact remains that too many excuses will still stop individuals from taking the plunge and getting fit. "I just don't have the time to train" is one of the more popular excuses to not to take control and start on a new healthier, longer life.
With H.I.T. you can save time, don't have to join a gym, don't have to buy any expensive equipment and best of all, if you stick with it you will see results happening.
What is H.I.T.?
H.I.T. stands for High Intensity Training, which sounds worse than it actually is. The fantastic advantage with H.I.T. is that you can save time with your workout and you can do it anywhere you want. The style of H.I.T. described here is suited for individuals who are just starting a healthier lifestyle and want a short fitness workout that will not only improve their fitness, but will also help shape and tone their bodies.
The trick with any fitness routine is that you stick with it - make it a routine. The workout listed below should take a maximum of 15 minutes - not very long if you're worried that you "just don't have the time".
When doing the workout remember to wear something that you feel comfortable in; start on the minimum repetitions for each exercise and take the maxmium rest advised. As you feel stronger and fitter, it's essential that you advance your workout up to the maximum repetitions and minimum rest. It's important to always push yourself that little bit further to make sure you keep going forward and keep staying on track to get your results.
The exercises
- The turkish get-up Start lying down on the floor, on your back, with both legs straight out in front. From this position, get up on your feet any way that's comfortable for you. Once up, get back down on the floor to the start position. Repeat. (Remember to take it slowly, going too fast can cause dizziness).
- The press-up Start on your hands and knees, hands wider than shoulder width. Slowly bend both elbows, bring your bodyweight forward and down, so that you make a triangle with your head and hands, then push back to the start position. Repeat. (Remember to tense your abs and clench your bum throughout the move. If you cannot clench your bum then your bum is too high - bring it down inline with your body).
- The burpee Start in a full press-up position, hands and balls of your feet on the ground. From here, either jump, or step, both feet in close to your hands, then stand up straight. Once at the top go back down and jump, or step, your feet back to the start position. Repeat.
The workout
- Repeat down the list of 3 exercises.
- For each exercise do 5 - 20 repetitions.
- Take a rest in between each exercise of 10 - 60 seconds.
- Repeat down the list until 15 minutes is up.
- Do the workout 3 - 5 days a week.
The workout might seem basic, but if done properly, repeated regularly each week and combined with a healthy diet, it can start you on the road to success.
Darryl Wilkinson - I have been involved in the health and fitness industry since 1999, having gained valuable experience in many areas, including: fitness ...
