18 - Quick Tip: HIIT Workouts for the Workaholic

Think you don't have time to workout? Think again! Megan Benedict and Loren Castillo, two of Fitlandia's partners and the creators of Fit Kitchen Direct join Christa for a breakdown of the HIIT workout. HIIT HIIT stands for "High Intensity Interval Training" and is a workout style that's gained massive popularity in the past few years, and for good reason. Christa, Megan, and Loren are all entrepreneurs which means (among other things) they lead hyper-busy, always-on lives. Unfortunately that also means that simple things like cooking and exercise can fall by the wayside, but HIIT serves as a solution to that problem. HIIT is a workout you can do at the gym, at the park, or even from your home. HIIT entails the exerciser doing one sort of movement at the highest intensity they possibly can followed by a short period of rest. According to Megan, who is also a personal trainer, "you should be doing it to the point where you cannot talk." Megan says that for beginners it's okay to start out at 30 seconds of high interval training with a minute of rest. Doing that for a max of ten minutes is enough to constitute a rigorous exercise that will keep your blood pumping. In addition to it's time-saving nature, the great thing about HIIT is that each exercise is extremely customizeable to the individual which means you can build up your timing as you get better. The  7 Minute Workout is an app that's gained popularity over the past several years though there are plenty of other HIIT-specific apps in every phone's app store. Specific Exercises Mountain Climber Burpee High knees Kettlebell Swings Jog Sprints Air Squats Push-ups Whatever You Start, Finish it. Megan's biggest tip is to make time for exercise and don't overthink it. The great part about HIIT workouts is that you can do them anytime, anywhere, and without equipment. There's a wealth of different workouts, apps, and knowledge available online, the only thing stopping you is you. Starting out slow, doing research, and knowing what you're doing is key. Soon you'll find movements you like that you can integrate into your routine and you'll be crafting your own HIIT before you know it. Special Offer Megan and Loren also come bearing gifts in the form of a free Fit Kitchen Direct meal on them. Using the code FITLANDIA will get you one free meal out of FKD's 5, 10, or 12 packs. Check out their delicious meals here and #EatCleanIn2017 Need the perfect complement to your workouts? Get a free, 2-week membership at Fitlandia today.