Healthy living can be a challenge in knowing how to get the best results. One of the most common fitness questions is:  Which one is better, running or walking? First off, most people ask this question with the hope that the answer will be the easiest way to get healthy. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://bit.ly/WomenofIMPACT But I'm going to burst your bubble now. There is no easy answer. Running for 30 minutes does burn more calories than walking. But studies show that burning calories by running cause people to eat MORE calories. So which one is better, running or walking? Neither really. Try HIIT instead.  The K.I.S.S. ~ HIIT the road! And it's not any HIIT. It's high-intensity interval training. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise in which short bouts of intense physical activity are alternated with less-intense recovery periods. When you push your body to its maximum exertion level, it creates a brief oxygen deficit. In response, the body takes in more oxygen during recovery. Studies have shown that this Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) can lead to a higher calorie burn in a shorter period of time. Studies also show that just 15 minutes of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is the equivalent of jogging for one hour. HIIT just blew away the excuse that you don't have time. You can carve 15 minutes out in a day. You are worth it! Plus, there are more benefits.

• Burn more fat than regular aerobic exercise
• Increase metabolism from 90 to 144 minutes after the workout, boosting calorie burn
• Burn calories and fat for hours after the workout ends as the body works to repair itself
• Regulate insulin levels
• Improve endurance
• Reduce heart rate and blood pressure more efficiently than other cardiovascular exercises
• Lower blood glucose levels
• Reduce dangerous visceral fat

You can start today with your first HIIT session. As a reminder, be sure to warm up your muscles with stretching and moderate movement like walking. Note that the amount of time spent on each interval depends upon your fitness goals. A good place to start is 30 seconds at maximum effort followed by 30 seconds recovery. For example: Riding a bicycle for 30 seconds pedaling at maximum effort on a stationary bike followed by 30 seconds of slow easy pedaling. The typical HIIT workout is 20-30 minutes, alternating between intensity and recovery period. CAUTION: Don't try to get to your maximum exertion level right out of the gate. Work up to it over time. Also, remember that form takes priority over repetitions. So work at an intensity level that is comfortable to you and then gradually increase it over a period of time. Also, keep your HIIT sessions to no more than 10- or 15-minutes in the beginning. Once your body is used to it, you can gradually increase the length of time.    And you don’t need to do a HIIT workout every day. Experts say 2-4 HIIT workouts per week is a suitable amount. (Just two per week will yield noticeable results.) Plus, HIIT shouldn’t be the only workout you do. Keep your body guessing. So…which one is better, running or walking? The one that keeps you moving! "Train for life. Love your journey!"   #WellnessWednesday #CreateYourNow #HealthAndWellness TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will be able to discuss your specific situation and gain tools and strategies to move you forward. Live. Love. IMPACT!  "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or need someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Stop trying to do it by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose.   ANNOUNCEMENT: Ready to shine your light and tell your story. Please click on MY STRENGTH IS MY STORY. Here you can submit yourself to appear on the podcast or make recommendations as to who you would like to hear. This is going to be a beautiful series!   Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here.  http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram
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