High intensity training is a form of cardio which causes our heart rate to spike through short bursts of exercise. This can be anything from running a marathon to sprints, mountain climbers and everything in between.
Sound daunting?
The good news is – you can achieve the positive effects of cardio on your cardiovascular health, mood and muscle endurance, without necessarily going for a run. The difference lies in the impact.
Fluidform integrates low-impact, high repetition exercises with layering techniques to effectively drive your heart rate, without impacting or placing stress on your joints. Low impact movements typically require your bodyweight strength, working through a more controlled sequence which maximises muscle time under tension. This promotes muscular development and endurance, without causing wear and tear. Not only is your risk of injuries low, you are promoting muscle recovery, improving your cardiovascular health, sleep and elevating your mood.
This specific combination of low-impact, high-intensity training fatigues your muscles while burning energy, to strengthen, lengthen and tone your body.
The bottom line?
All variations of high and low intensity and impact can have positive effects on the mind and body. Low intensity workouts are a form of active recovery, which can elevate your mood and improve your quality of sleep. High impact workouts promote strong bones and improve your coordination.
It’s important to know what if one variation does not resonate with you, there are often alternative ways of achieving similar results.
My favourite types of low-impact, high-intensity workouts?
- Barre workouts are a great way to spike your heart rate. The barre is there to support you, to minimise strain of the joints while enjoying a fast-paced, high repetition workout. Try this workout>
- Boxing with 1kg hand weights or your body weight will quickly spike your heart rate without stress on your joints. Try this workout>
- Targeted mini bodyweight workouts which elevate your heart rate, while working through controlled movements to balance and strengthen the body. Try this 5-minute cardio workout>
