200 likes | 355 Views
John Stulpin. Cardio and High Intensity Interval Training for college students Tech and Asessment of Health and Exercise Science. What is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)?.
E N D
John Stulpin Cardio and High Intensity Interval Training for college students Tech and Asessment of Health and Exercise Science
What is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)? • is an enhanced form of interval training an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods • an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods • A form of cardiovascular training • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training
Where did HIIT Come From? • Founded in Japan by Izumi Tabata • Did study comparing high intense training with HIIT • Found HIIT to be more efficient
Who Does HIIT? • Police officers • Military • Collegiate athletes • Actors and Actressses
HIIT Training Benefits • Short workout • Rapid fat loss • Little to know equipment needed • Great for muscle endurance • No gym needed
SOOOO… IS THIS WORTH IT!!?? YES!!!!!
What is Cardio? • physical exercise of relatively low intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy-generating process. • Can be done on a treadmill, open road, eliptical, etc.
Benefits of Cardio • Improves heart health • Improved metabolism • Improved hormonal profile • Improved recovery ability • Can help manage diabetes WOW!!
No Really…..WHERE? • http://www.cardiocornerworc.com/ • www.fitwize4kid s.com I’ll See Ya There!!!
Who does Cardio?? • Mailman • Firefighters • Neighbors • Athletes • Actors • Animals
Who Does Cardio cont’d.? walking running
Types of Cardio • Running • Walking • Swimming • biking
Classes for cardio in gyms • Zumba • Spin classes • Turbokick • kickboxing
Tools of the trade • Stop watch or a timer • Heart rate monitor • Proper footwear • Will and determintation!
Reasons to do cardio and HIIT in college!!! • Alcohol! • Fast food!! • More alcohol!! • Time constraints!
So get out there!! • Lift • Run • Sweat • Reap the benefits!