FUNCTIONAL HEALTH TIP: Interval Training Is Where HIIT’s At
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)–alternating between periods of higher and lower intensity exertion during a workout–yields significant health benefits over and above those obtained by exercising at a steady level. Studies comparing the two regimens have repeatedly demonstrated the superiority of HIIT with respect to key cardiovascular parameters, muscular uptake of oxygen, and even insulin sensitivity (diabetes […]