HIIT Training Vs Metabolic Conditioning
Getting the best out of your workout by using MetCon & HITT Workouts
What is MetCon? MetCon is short for Metabolic Conditioning. It describes exercises that range from moderate to high intensity. Metcon exercise routines are designed to be completed in roughly 20 minutes and specifically use certain energy pathways. The ultimate goal of metabolic conditioning in our programming is to improve not only the aerobic and anaerobic systems, but help you burn the most fat possible during your traning sessions.
HIIT Exercises are intended to be performed at greater than 80 percent of your maximum heart rate, followed by an active recovery period. The exercises are always vigorous and the intervals times are specific, often 20 to 30 seconds. These are also incorporated into our programming.
HIIT exercises are a form of metabolic conditioning — but not all metabolic conditioning is HIIT
Benefits of MetCon
Metabolic conditioning is a great way to improve physical health.
Spending less time at the gym: This type of programming are designed to be completed within 20 minutes. This means that you can get an effective workout in without spending hours at the gym.
Burning more calories: Metabolic conditioning exercises are designed to be performed at a moderate to high intensity. A higher heart rate during these exercises allows the body to more effectively burn calories.
Improving lean muscle mass: Moderate - and high-intensity interval training can reduce body fat percentage. In addition, regular weight training exercises can help to build more muscle.
Improving your metabolism: Muscle burns more calories than fat, which is one of the many benefits of a regular weight-training routine. Using metabolic conditioning to tone your body can help improve your metabolism.
When to see a trainer
If you are interested in doing metabolic conditioning but don’t know where to start, we can help
The Body Engineer can help you learn how to perform basic metcon exercises safely and effectively.
The bottom line
Metabolic conditioning is designed to include moderate- and high-intensity workouts that improve the energy systems of the body. There are many types of programs that are metcon, including some of the programs designed by The Body Engineer
A metabolic conditioning program can help to save time, burn more calories, and improve your overall health. If you’re new to metabolic conditioning, The Body Engineer can help build an effective routine for you.
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