HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training, Explained

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is one of the biggest trends in the fitness industry right now! But how well do we really understand HIIT? This post will outline the benefits of HIIT and how you can start incorporating it into your weekly workouts. Before beginning a high intensity/vigorous level fitness program we should understand the basics.

What is HIIT

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a period of high intensity exercise followed by a period of lower intensity exercise. Read More

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How Much Should I Exercise?

How much should I exercise? What should I eat? What’s my ideal weight? How much should I sleep? We didn’t come with user guides and as more and more people are trying to make healthier lifestyle choices, in the Age of the Internet, we demand answers. The answers we’re looking for aren’t always easy to come by in the thicket of information out there.

At Gigabody, we’re focused on health, and fitness is our passion. So we decided to tackle the first question, “How much should I exercise?” by distilling the best information from around the Web. We hope you’ll use this post as guidance for understanding what the right amount of exercise is for you. Read More

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How Caffeine Helps with Exercise

Not gonna lie. I love caffeine, and when I learned years ago that caffeine could actually improve exercise, I jumped at the chance to add it to my morning routine. I’m an avid self-tracker and I log all of my exercise, including every single run I take.  Because I am so clearly not a natural runner, I rely on tracking to help me gauge what helps or hinders my performance. Read More