An Introduction To HIIT

Bootcamps and outdoor fitness programs are all about maximizing your results through an effective mix of community with a killer workout all while maximizing on your very limited time. How do they do this? Traditionally we’ve been told that getting good results means hours on end at a gym or staring hopelessly into the abyss as you torture yourself on a treadmill. This isn’t the case with outdoor fitness and bootcamps! The secret? HIIT!

What is HIIT?

HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, and is commonly referred to exactly as it reads, “hit”. It’s one of the biggest trends in the fitness industry over the past couple years, but don’t let that discourage you. Things trend for a reason, and in the case of HIIT it trends because it works.

The basics behind HIIT are simple: a whole lot of movement at your maximum capacity for quick bursts, followed by a short time for recovery (often active). The result is a quick elevation of heart rate, exercise intensity like you wouldn’t believe, and the power to burn a ton of calories.