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 | From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About Healthy Monday Editor When things get busy during the holiday season, people often let go of their workout routines because of lack of time. If you'd like to get more exercise but think you need to wait until January, think again! Research has shown that high-intensity workouts bring health benefits in mere minutes. This week, we encourage you to choose a high-intensity workout and practice it regularly between now and January. Not only can this help make the holiday season feel less stressful, but if you make fitness-focused resolutions, you'll have a head start! -Elizabeth Scott | |
High-Intensity Interval Training: Benefits and Caveats
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is gaining popularity because of the many benefits these workouts can bring in such a short amount of time. Elizabeth Quinn, About.com's sports medicine expert, explains more about HIIT, and what you should know before you try it. Read more
| How To Construct An HIIT Workout To Lose Weight
Creating an HIIT workout of your own can ensure that your workout fits your specific needs--and it's easier than you might think. Follow these guidelines by About.com's weight loss expert, Malia Frey, and you have custom workouts that work best for you. Read more
| High Intensity Medley Workout
Creating an HIIT workout at the gym can help you to get in and get out when you're in a hurry. Paige Waehner, About.com's exercise expert, shows how to use a treadmill, elliptical machine, and step mill for a quick and effective workout. Read more
| Quick Bodyweight Workout
If you're really in a hurry, you can use your own body weight at home to get a great workout in a fraction of the time it takes to go to the gym. Elizabeth Quinn shares several fast and effective moves that combine to create an HIIT workout that can fit into virtually any schedule. Read more
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