Time constraints along with financial stress have led people to rethinking even their exercise programs. Many people often wonder if the time we spend in the gym is an efficient way to use our time as opposed to getting to work early or working late. It is my belief that we can do both. Matter of fact a heart thumping workout is a great way to start a productive day.
New research published in the January issue of International Journal of Obesity determined that a high intensity intermittent exercise training program may offer greater benefits than a steady state exercise program. Participants of the study included 45 overweight men and women ages 18-30. They were equally divided into three groups, steady state, high-intensity intermittent exercise, and a non-exercise control group. The steady state exercise group performed 40 minutes of exercise at 60% of peak oxygen uptake. The high intensity group performed 8 seconds of high intensity exercise followed by a 12 second recovery.
At the completion of the study both groups showed improvement in cardiac output and oxygen consumption. The high-intensity group also experienced reductions in body-mass, fat mass, trunk fat, and fasting insulin levels.
What’s the difference? The researchers suggested that the nature of the high-intensity workout placed a greater emphasis on fat metabolism.
What does it mean to you? No excuses, it is possible to reap the benefits of a great workout and still strive for financial success. Your Boss will not even notice!