Why You Should Consider A HIIT Workout

A few weeks ago, when I started ClassPass, I introduced strength training into my workout routine. Before that, I’ll admit that I had fallen into a rut with my fitness routine. I definitely wasn’t pushing myself to my reach my own potential during each gym sesh. Sure, I clocked time on the treadmill and I hit the mat for some ab-work, but none of it was truly as challenging as I know I can handle. And you may remember, I ran my first half-marathon this past year, and I’m no gym-fanatic. 

But then I started strength training. And the thrill of an HIIT workout is maybe the best of all the various workouts I’ve tried thus far. HIIT, which stands for High Intensity Interval Training, is short (like 30-45 minutes-short) and man, it’s hard.  Each workout is different, and it’s usually organized in short stations (which can be as short as four minutes) designed to strengthen specific muscle groups while your heart rate is high.  I’m talking burpees, lunges, planks, etc.  It’s effective and efficient; it makes you feel like a boss as you clear box jumps and throw around a kettle bell…all during a quick lunch break. 

I’m thrilled to welcome Kate Moore, a trainer at GETFIT615 in Nashville, Tenn., to share five reasons why you should consider an HIIT workout in your fitness routine today. Kate’s introduced me to countless new and challenging moves in the gym, and she’s pushed me to improve my endurance, my form and most importantly, my mentality. 

It can be intimidating to walk into a class full of dumbbells, jump ropes, kettle bells and medicine balls.  But I assure you, once you start a good HIIT workout routine, you might even find yourself counting down until the next class (it’s kind of addicting). Check out the slideshow above by clicking on the image to hear from Kate!  Cheers, Kat