For beginners, starting with shorter sessions and gradually increasing the duration as endurance improves is advisable.
Intermediate and advanced individuals may benefit from longer sessions to accommodate the higher intensity and greater volume of exercises.
Warm-up
Begin your workout with a dynamic warm-up to prepare your body for the upcoming exercises.
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For optimal results, incorporate adequate rest intervals between sets for sufficient recovery and maximize performance.
Rest intervals for strength-focused workouts typically range from two to five minutes between sets.
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This extended rest period allows the muscles to replenish and recover from the high-intensity effort of lifting heavy weights.
This shorter rest period helps maintain a higher level of metabolic stress, which is conducive to muscle hypertrophy.
Integrating short bursts of intense activity with brief recovery periods accelerates fat loss and enhances endurance and metabolic rate.
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However, the intensity of HIIT workouts necessitates shorter overall durations to prevent excessive strain on the body.
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