HOF: What is Intensity

INTENSITY

Let’s solve the debate on low intensity vs. high intensity workouts. There are many conflicting statement about how long and how hard you need to exercise in order to lose wight


A high intensity workout, which is defined as exercises which push your heart rate up to 75% of its maximum or more, is infinitely better. High intensity workouts have been proven to increase metabolism and burn more calories. In fact, high intensity burns 9 times more fat per each calorie burn during exercise. The reality is that the activity that expends the greatest amount of total calories will lead to the most amount of fat burned! Best of all, the benefits become evident in a matter of weeks! High intensity exercise it's not for beginners or those with certain health problems.


The reality is that low intensity exercise burns fewer calories. To achieve the same benefits of a high intensity workout, you are going to have to exercise longer. So, if you are going easy with your exercise, your are going to have to exercise longer!


Time is definitely an issue when exercising. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time exercising, remember that you can get the more results in a shorter period of time by increasing the intensity of your workout. No more spending hours in the gym!


So start exercising now! The biggest risk in exercise is not starting! Always remember to warm up slowly and to cool down gradually. Push yourself a little harder to reach a new level of fitness. Increase the intensity of your workout and you will immediately find yourself burning more calories in the same amount of time. Burn as many calories as possible when you workout.