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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is gaining popularity as the most effective way to lose weight, build strength, and stamina. HIIT workouts are structured by high-intensity, maximum effort “work” sets alternated with low-intensity, low-effort “rest” sets. There is a lot of room for creativity when structuring a HIIT workout, but here are three popular, basic HIIT workout formats that you can follow for your next HIIT workout.Three Basic Forms of HIIT Workouts:1) Turbulence Training:8 reps of weight training alternated with 1-2 minute high intensity cardio, for 45 minutes maximum.Example Turbulence Training workouts:Sets of 8 back squats x 2 minutes jump rope Sets of 8 deadlifts x 1 minute burpees Sets of 8 bench presses x 1:30 minutes sprints 2) Tabata Method:Each “set” is 30 seconds long, and consists of 20 seconds work alternated with 10 seconds rest. Repeat sets eight times for a total of four minutes

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Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know About the Latest Diet FadFrom Healthy Eating TipsFebruary 20, 2013 – 7:23pmIntermittent fasting, or IF, is one of the hottest new trends in the fitness industry. The basic premise is that short fasts can accelerate your fat loss potential, and make you healthier. For many of us, though, the idea of ‘fasting’ sounds waaay too extreme!

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