Better metabolism, better skin: easy HIIT workout
- Eliza Skander
- Aug 11, 2016
- 3 min read
You know that daily exercise is good for you. But what good does it do, really? Aside from looking good in a swimsuit, doing daily exercises actually have true benefits that go skin deep.
You know that daily exercise is good for you. But what good does it do, really? Aside from looking good in a swimsuit, doing daily exercises actually have true benefits that go skin deep.
Also, according to the National Institute of Health, regular physical activity can strengthen your cardiovascular organs and widens your capillaries (tiny little veins in your body), allowing your body to deliver oxygen and dispose waste more effectively. In other words, no matter what your current weight is, you can help your body get rid of triglycerides (think bad cholesterol), prevent cardiovascular diseases and start to control your weight, by simply being physically active.
Other studies also show indisputable evidence that physical exercise is extremely effective in preventing diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression, osteoporosis… the list goes on. Oh, and it also promotes life longevity and better sex life. Not a bad deal.
Okay, that’s good news, but many of us have jobs that keep us in front of our desk all day. Work, studies, family life… Most of us just don’t have hours to spare every day to make sure that we get the daily exercise that our body needs.
Thankfully, there are methods that allow you to spend no more than 15 to 20 minutes of your day, to get the daily activity that you need to look good and feel healthy.
High Intensity Interval Training
High Intensity Interval Training (HITT) is proven to be the most effective methods to get in shape. It blasts your metabolism, meaning that you will burn more fat and calories through the short but vigorous exercise. The greatest news is that HIIT will help your system continue to burn calories even after working out.
Eliza Skander, a certified personal trainer who specializes in body transformations, says that HIIT is an incredibly time efficient alternative to steady-state aerobic activities, like cycling or running. Because HIIT triggers human growth hormone, a key component for building muscle, which will help your system to continue to burn fat even after you have finished your workout!
To do a HIIT, you only need about 15 to 20 minutes of intensive exercise to see the effect, plus it has great cardiovascular benefits. An HIIT is very simple. It is basically short, anaerobic bursts of exercises followed by a brief rest.
In photos below, Eliza shows in three simple steps how to do a quick HIIT anytime, anywhere to get your blood flowing.
a) This is a very short 5-minute exercise to repeat 10 times. This exercise focuses on burning your core fat and trains your arm and shoulder strength.
b) Lift a heavy plate (can substitute it with a dictionary!) above your head.
c) Let your arms down slowly. Repeat.
For the full instruction, check out Eliza's video: http://www.elizaskander.com/400907453
Eliza Skander is a Certified Personal Trainer (QCF) who specializes in body transformations
through innovative exercise programmes and nutrition advice. Having built an extensive knowledge over the years, she won the Channel Islands UKBFF Ladies Fitness competition in 2012 and continues this passion by training others to achieve their fitness goals.