It Is No HIIT — but a CNN Partner Post Extols Benefits of Walking

May 02, 2017

It’s pretty well understood by most people that walking is a good thing, and that getting in some extra steps every day will help prevent diseases like metabolic syndrome and heart troubles. According to CNN Health, how you walk also factors in to how much the activity is helping. For example, walking quickly with hand ankle weights is comparable to slow running. Alternating intensities of your steps, such as going uphill and incorporating lunges or jumps also is beneficial.

Adding variety to your routine is always good, no matter what exercise program you choose. Doing so helps work the various muscle groups in your body. But what if you don’t have time for a run or a nice long walk in a hilly area? This is true for many people, and that’s why high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and the high-intensity version of weight training, commonly referred to as super-slow weight training, may be right for you.

One of the key concepts of HIIT is that the intensity and amount of time spent working out are inversely proportional. Meaning, the greater the intensity, the less time you spend working out. And by following a special HIIT program designed by fitness expert Dr. Doug McGuff, you may get results in just 15 minutes — once a week.

A different form of HIIT in the form of seven-minute, short, intense workouts is particularly useful because you can do the movements (a combination of jumping jacks, side kicks, abdominal work and more) virtually anywhere with no equipment required.

Both HIIT programs are beneficial for fat and weight loss, improved oxygen intake and insulin resistance. I also advocate standing as much as possible throughout the day, and urge you to consider using a desk that gives you the option of sitting or standing, as your life expectancy decreases by two hours for every hour you stand.

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