How often should I HIIT?

How often should I HIIT it if I want to lose weight?

Researchers explain that doing HIIT workouts 2-3 times a week is enough to raise your metabolism throughout the week. The best way to lose weight is to pair HIIT workouts with strength training. Mix it up with various forms of training every week and you’ll also prevent plateauing.

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Here is an example of how a week of training can look like.

Monday: HIIT workout

Tuesday: 1 hour strength training

Wednesday: Active recovery day – 30min brisk walking

Thursday: 30min of strength training and 30 minutes of cardio

Friday: HIIT workout

Saturday: 1 hour strength training

Sunday: Active recovery day – 30min full body stretching

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