The Benefits of Interval Training
Burns calories and fat in a shorter period of time – Interval Training is great if you short of time for a work out. Studies show that 15 minutes of high intensity interval training burns more calories than jogging on a treadmill for an hour, so that lunchtime workout is possible after all.
Effective energy use – Interval training uses a system of work-hard-then-recovery intervals, alternating between high intensity workouts with short resting periods. Through interval training your body learns how to efficiently use the energy that comes from your body’s energy system. HIIT also helps remove toxic wastes from your muscles during the resting periods. Alternating between the exercises also helps you breathe effectively
Boosts metabolism – The American College of Sports and Medicine said that High Intensity Interval Training helps you consume more oxygen than a non-interval workout. The excess amount of oxygen consumed helps increase your rate of metabolism from approx 90 minutes to 144 minutes after a session of interval training. Thus the increased metabolism helps burn more calories at a faster rate.
Alcohol & Weight Loss
So what’s the harm in having the occasional drink? According to the government guidelines it’s ok to drink a couple of units a day, a small glass of red wine even has health benefits, or so we’re told.
This article isn’t about the the Mediterranean diet or if red wine will make you live longer. Nor is it about the effects of excessive drinking and alcoholism. Everyone knows alcoholic drinks contain calories, a large glass of wine (250ml) can contain 230 kcal and a pint of beer even more. Not everyone is aware of the effects alcohol can have on their body and how the calories are used.
Empty calories
The first point is the calories from alcoholic drinks are empty. Wine, beer and spirits contain little or no nutritional benefits, in addition, alcohol depletes and inhibits the absorption of vital nutrients, including vitamins. So you may not be reaping all of the benefits from the healthy food you are eating.