here does not appear to be an exact cut-off point at which high intensity interval training becomes short-duration high intensity training. Nevertheless, by short duration they really do mean short duration! Read more

Would you believe that if you are healthy but havn’t been exercising then just one brief yet intense spell of exerciWould you believe that if you are healthy but havn’t been exercising then just one brief yet intense spell of exercise actually changes your DNA! It appears that DNA methylation (or DNA de-methylation) is activated and plays a role in exercise based gene expression. Some of the genes. . . Read more

There are a huge amount of studies ratifying the fact that exercise delays, and in some cases even averts the onset of disease. There will always be divergent opinions on what specific type of exercise to pursue. Perhaps the more important debate, however, should be around how much exercise is optimal, and at what intensity. Read more

This article guides you through to an understanding of high intensity interval training. It begins by delivering an understanding of interval training, and then takes a look at high intensity interval training. We take a look at how HIIT works, as well as the types of exercise that have been well researched in which HIIT can be utilised. Read more

Both sedentary VO2 max (i.e. without regular exercise) and the degree of improvement of VO2 max with exercise vary quite widely between different people. There is clearly a hereditary link to this. Read more

Endurance training, although much lengthier, feels a whole lot better than HIIT. You get to cruise along at moderate HR max and if the duration is long enough your body releases natural opioids that make you feel, well … rather great really! With short duration HIIT you just feel bloody tired during as well as afterwards! Read more