Blood pressure and cardiac output are two essential health functions and measurements of the cardiovascular system. All fitness professionals need to understand these measurements to design and deliver effective and safe exercises to all clients. Understanding blood pressure also helps...

CrossFit and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are two popular and effective forms of exercise. They're also among the most strenuous workout routines in existence. How are CrossFit and HIIT alike, though, and what differentiates them? Especially important, which is better...

HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. It is a type of workout or exercise that includes short bursts of strenuous activity alternated with less intense recovery periods. HIIT workouts are designed to burn lots of calories in a short amount...

There is no set (or should not be) a standard beginner personal training workout. This should be personally dependant on the beginners fitness level and their goals. As personal trainers, we have a responsibility to look after ourselves and be...

While your body’s anaerobic system doesn’t require oxygen to provide you with short bursts of energy, the aerobic energy system uses oxygen to enable you to exercise at a level of intensity for sustained periods of time. The word “aerobic”...

Looking for an effective workout to achieve your fitness goals, high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, may be just the workout for you. Whether you are a seasoned gym-goer or only recently thinking about embarking on your fitness journey, you may...

The Anaerobic System provides the body with explosive short term energy without the need for oxygen. Stored in the cells in the chemical adenosine triphosphate(ATP), the energy the anaerobic system delivers powers the working muscle cells when the blood is...

“Should you opt for high or low-intensity training?” and whether or not short minutes dedicated for intense training is better than slow yet continuous training based on heart rate. This debate has persisted for the last five to ten years....

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that HIIT (High-intensity interval training) is basically designed to get you in and out of the gym as fast as possible. HIIT gets your heart rate close to its max and...

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training, a staple part of any decent athletic training regime for the last 50 years, it has become very popular in more recent times as a training method for the general population. Ask any...