Muscle Minds

Ready to take your Saturday Sweat to the next level?
Add HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) into your routine!

HIIT workouts are short, very intense bursts of exercise followed by brief recovery periods.

This can be done at home, outside, or in a class!

It can be as simple as sprinting as hard and fast as you can for 30 seconds, followed by 90 seconds of walking, do that 5 times an boom 10 minutes of HIIT achieved. ;)

Need to know the WHY for HIIT?

1️⃣ Efficiency: HIIT workouts are great for busy weekends because they deliver maximum results in a shorter amount of time. You can complete a highly effective session in just 10-30 minutes, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your Saturday.

2️⃣ Fat Burning: HIIT workouts are known for their ability to torch calories and promote fat loss. These workouts create excess post-exercise oxygym consumption (EPOC), which means your body will be metabolically active for HOURS following your workout to restore equilibrium.
The intense intervals elevate your heart rate, boosting your metabolism and helping you burn more calories both during and after the workout.

3️⃣ Cardiovascular Health: HIIT is excellent for improving your cardiovascular fitness. The rapid alternation between high-intensity exercises and short recovery periods challenges your heart and lungs, enhancing your endurance and stamina.

Remember, safety is paramount when engaging in high-intensity exercises.

Warm up properly, listen to your body, and modify the intensity to suit your fitness level. Always consult with a qualified fitness professional if you have any concerns or underlying health conditions.

-Muscle Minds 🤓💪🧠

Happy Technique Tuesday!! 💪

The Deadlift is one of the BEST exercises that strengthens the body's posterior chain, including the back, glutes and hamstrings. However, it's crucial to maintain proper from when performing this lift to avoid injuries and get the maximum benefit from this exercise.

So, on today's episode of Technique Tuesday, we'll cover the proper set-up form for the deadlift!

1) First approach the bar, 1 inch away from your shins with the bar over your midfoot. Feet are HIP width apart.

2) While keeping your legs straight, bend down and grab the bar. Do not move the bar!

3) Bend your knees so that your shins are on the bar, push your knees out into your elbows, and screw your shoulders in.

4) Don't drop your butt! Keep your hips up and your hamstrings tight.

5) Keep your chin down but your chest up, think proud chest! Breathe, brace, lean back into your heels and push the floor away keeping the bar in contact with your body the entire time.

6) At the top of the lift, squeeze your glutes to finish the "lockout"

7) Drive your hips back, keeping your legs straight as you lower the bar down your legs, bending your knees once the bar reaches your knees.

Proper set-up form for the deadlift is crucial for a safe and effective workout. By following these steps, you'll be able to perform the lift efficiently while getting the maximum benefit from this exercise.

Happy Lifting!
- Muscle Minds 🤓💪🧠