Have you heard of HILIT? No, it’s not HIIT, but it’s similar. If you love HIIT because it’s high intensity, but it’s just too hard on your joints, HILIT is for you. It’s the hottest new fitness trend. So what’s this new fitness craze everyone’s talking about?
HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training and HILIT stands for High Intensity Low Impact Training. It has the same idea with 20 seconds of high intensity cardio followed by a 10 second rest period, but it’s low impact and doesn’t include explosive movements or jumps. Instead of running, burpees, and jumping, HILIT incorporates movements like mountain climbers, inchworms, planks, and lunges.
This type of exercise is great for everyone from beginners to advanced people, but it’s especially good for the elderly and those who are injured or recovering from injuries. Don’t be fooled—it’s still an intense workout like HIIT, but it’s much easier on your joints and muscles because there’s not as much impact. You’re feet never actually leave the ground during the workout. And like HIIT, you don’t need a gym or any equipment for this type of exercise. All you need is some space and your body.
