HIIT Me! | Real Food Fitness

October 24, 2013
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HIIT Me! Category: Blog Published Dated: October 24, 2013 Written by: Jessica What’s the top trend in the exercise world right now?  After surveying more than 3,800 fitness professionals, the American College of Sports Medicine has identified high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as the current top fitness trend.  What does that mean for you?  If you come to some of my classes, including boot camp, you might realize that you’re already totally on this bandwagon and loving it . . . at least what it does for you, right? If you’re not yet aboard and you’re curious about HIIT training, here’s the gist.  Work as hard as you can for about 20 to 30 seconds and then recover at a lower intensity before hitting it again.  Tabatas, sprints, high knees, air jacks .

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Bee Goes Bananas: At Home HIIT Workout

October 16, 2013
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I’ve stayed up a little past my bedtime celebrating my mom’s birthday and getting some chores done around the apartment tonight, so this post is going to be brief! BreakfastDue to a lack of groceries in the house, breakfast was a little boring this morning. Two slices of sunflower and flax toast with raspberry jam was about all I could throw together!WorkoutAfter a morning of teaching riding lessons, I came home and got a lot accomplished around the apartment. I also did a 30 minutes HIIT Workout right at home from JessicaSmithTV. Don’t let the length of the workout and the fact that it can be done at home fool you…this one was a KILLER

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HIIT for the Holidays | Shape Magazine

July 25, 2013
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Try this do-anywhere, 15-minute fat-blaster to stay slim (and sane) during the holiday season and beyond Promo Subtitle Try this no-gym, 15-minute fat-blaster to stay slim and sane this season. By Jessica Smith Image Alt Text woman holiday shopping Title Text HIIT for the Holidays Media Folder: Media Root Cardio Topics: fat-burning workouts healthy holidays HIIT

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The Scoop on HIIT Training | SpaFinder Wellness Blog

July 11, 2013
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by Jessica RemitzFrom celebs to athletes to television show contestants, high intensity interval training workouts, or HIIT, are quickly becoming the latest exercise craze. But what exactly is a HIIT workout? And why are they effective? We’ve asked Kristi Molinaro, creator of the 30/60/90® workout and group fitness instructor at Equinox, to share all the details on HIIT training just in time to kick up your summer workout routine.Why HIIT Training?High intensity interval training is a style of training that alternates between cardiovascular drills and active recovery, like 60 seconds of squat thrusts followed by 30 seconds of pushups, Molinaro said

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TABATA method – Crossfit – SPARTAN RACE™ Blog

January 28, 2011
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by Jessica MurdenOne of the most well-known exercises in CrossFit is known as Tabata.  The Tabata method of training is based on high intensity interval training.  Developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata at the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo, Japan, the Tabata training method has become one of the most integrated and performed regiments in CrossFit.What is Tabata?Tabata is a type of training in which each assigned exercise is performed, for the max amount of reps, for 20 seconds, followed by a 10 second rest.  It is then repeated seven more times for a total of 8 intervals.  The total exercise takes 4 minutes.  The score is the least number of reps out of the eight performed intervals.What is V02 Max?V02 Max is defined as “the highest rate of oxygen consumption attainable during maximal or exhaustive exercise.” The point at which oxygen consumption begins to plateau defines the VO2 max or an individual’s maximum aerobic capacity.  A person’s V02 Max is one of the best indicators of cardio endurance and aerobic fitness.  Therefore, increasing the body’s oxygen uptake will increase athletic performance.How can this be done?  TABATA!A typical TABATA workout may consist of, but is not limited to:SquatsPush-upsSit-upsPull-upsBurpeesEach exercise is performed for 8 rounds, 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.  Your score is the least amount of reps for each exercise performed.

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Spartan Race – TABATA method – Crossfit – SPARTAN RACE™ Blog

January 28, 2011
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by Jessica MurdenOne of the most well-known exercises in CrossFit is known as Tabata.  The Tabata method of training is based on high intensity interval training.  Developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata at the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo, Japan, the Tabata training method has become one of the most integrated and performed regiments in CrossFit.What is Tabata?Tabata is a type of training in which each assigned exercise is performed, for the max amount of reps, for 20 seconds, followed by a 10 second rest.  It is then repeated seven more times for a total of 8 intervals.  The total exercise takes 4 minutes.  The score is the least number of reps out of the eight performed intervals.What is V02 Max?V02 Max is defined as “the highest rate of oxygen consumption attainable during maximal or exhaustive exercise.” The point at which oxygen consumption begins to plateau defines the VO2 max or an individual’s maximum aerobic capacity.  A person’s V02 Max is one of the best indicators of cardio endurance and aerobic fitness.  Therefore, increasing the body’s oxygen uptake will increase athletic performance.How can this be done?  TABATA!A typical TABATA workout may consist of, but is not limited to:SquatsPush-upsSit-upsPull-upsBurpeesEach exercise is performed for 8 rounds, 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.  Your score is the least amount of reps for each exercise performed.

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