Fitness and health trends come and go like the tides, with new ones cropping up constantly. And a lot of the time, these trends are just an attempt by a company to capitalize on people’s interest in living a long, healthy life, having little to no actual value.
Yet one 2021 fitness trend is actually scientifically proven to be very effective and a great choice for your workout routine. We’re talking about HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, a type of training that involves alternating short bursts of high-intensity exercise (think burpees and squat jumps) with intervals of low-intensity exercise, like walking in place.
And it is dang good for you. According to studies, HIIT is effective at reducing body fat, improving cardiovascular and metabolic health, and even improving mental health. One of the reasons why it’s so great is that it’s incredibly time-efficient, burning as many calories in 20 minutes as low intensity, steady-state cardio would in an hour. This makes it a great choice for busy people who can’t spend an hour on the treadmill, or people who would simply get bored doing so.
So if you’re looking for a way to change up your workout routine, HIIT is a highly recommended, scientifically sound fitness trend you’ll actually feel good about jumping on.
