HIIT or Miss?

When was the last time you felt like an Olympian during your workout?That’s a hard “nope” for us, too. But if you’re doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) — you’re practically Simone Biles. After all, the exercise routine was created in the 1950s to help elite athletes improve their performance. Admittedly, the workout for Olympians was a bit more intense than the HIIT routines most people do today — but it’s still giving Biles vibes.And it turns out HIIT may be able to do more than just improve performance. Some health benefits associated with HIIT include decreased risk for cardiovascular disease (the number one killer of women in the U.S.), lower blood pressure levels and mental health perks. But is “high intensity” too intense? Here’s what science says and everything you need to know about high-intensity interval training. What is HIIT? High-intensity interval training is pretty much just like it sounds. The exercise routine involves cycles of brief, high-intensity exercise periods alternating with low-intensity recovery periods. Because of the intensity, the workouts are short — usually 30 minutes or less. HIIT can be integrated into pretty much any exercise routine su...