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If you're reading this, you probably want to know how to get fit fast and are not happy with your body or exercise regimen. Then again, maybe you are satisfied with your progress but are looking for alternative methods to ramp up your routine or take your fitness to a new level. Here's a shocker - the typical slow -mo, "target zone" cardio that has been exposed by the experts for years, is not the best method to get fit fast or for fat loss - far from it. In fact, in my opinion, not only is it boring, it can be counter-productive, by burning muscle and thereby slowing the metabolism. And here's the worst of it - the breakdown can continue for up to a week. Surprised? Well hold on - I'll explain. So may be wondering, well, what IS the best training method for rapid fat loss? How to get fit fast without losing precious muscle?? How to flatten your stomach and get that chiseled, six pact you desire? Well look no further. HIIT training (High Intensity Interval Training) is, hands down, top of the food chain when it comes to fat loss and muscle retention. Your typical slow cardio routine is far more effective at burning muscle than fat. Moreover, activities such as marathon training have been shown to induce catabolism, or the breakdown of muscle tissue. Surely you don't want to spend all that time in the gym building muscle only to lose it needlessly. Still not convinced? Well here's something to consider. Just take a look at images of a sprinter verses a marathon runner. See what I mean? The sprinter is generally lean and muscular while the marathon runner is lean, yes, but generally scrawny and emaciated looking. The difference... HIIT. The sprinter does short bursts (sprints) of high-intensity effort followed by short intervals of recovery, while the marathon runner does slow, low-intensity jogging. So how do you perform a HIIT routine? Well it's not that complicated really. Just pick and activity or training apparatus such as a bike, treadmill, elliptical machine, bike or weights - you can also use sprints, stair climbing etc. Perform 30 - 60 seconds at a high intensity rate, followed by a 30 - 60 Second recover phase. For example let's say we choose running as the activity. You would run at close to maximum speed for 30 seconds then walk for 30 seconds to 1 minute. It's just that simple. And here's the best part - it only needs to be performed for 10 or 15 minutes. That's right 10 or 15 minutes! It is important to note that you must throttle down to a slow enough pace to allow your body to recover - thereby allowing you to expend the same maximum effort during the next interval. HIIT training is an excellent method to get fit fast while retaining as much muscle as possible. So if you want to get fit fast, flatten your stomach and strengthen your body... USE IT! If you truly want to learn how to get fit fast... check back for subsequent articles. Author: Vincent Alston Vincent Lee Alston is a long-time fitness enthusiast and blogger. He is also a independent film maker. His first film FOR LOVE OF AMY - directed by Ted Lange is available for purchase now. View Count: 80
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