Is a sweaty workout or an elevated heart rate indicative of a good exercise program?

This is the question Rick and Matt answer in today's episode.

Since the advent of the studio fitness model, we have seen many claims regarding High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Some people claim that this is the only way to lose weight, and some go as far as saying that you can build muscle on such programs.

However, science has proven that the way to lose weight sustainably is through strength training and looking after your diet.

The main reason you don't lose weight sustainably or build muscle through HIIT is that the body adapts to strenuous activity after some time and gets efficient at it. Efficiency is the enemy of fat loss.

If you are looking for the cardiovascular benefits of HIIT, the best way to go about it is to incorporate a 3-5 minutes' metabolic finisher at the end of a strength training session.

Listen in as Rick and Matt discuss the best exercise program for your gym business and also to achieve results for your clients!

Key Takeaways

- Is an elevated heart rate important during exercise (01:29)

- Incorporating a metabolic finisher at the end of strength training (08:06)

- Why you don't lose weight on HIIT (10:58)

- How clients lose fat through strength training (15:15)

- Why HIIT programs lead to a higher churn rate (17:14)

- The ideal no of sessions of strength training in a week (22:45)

- Why it's countless to count calories burnt during a workout (29:53)

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