{"id":259,"date":"2019-04-08T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T08:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=259"},"modified":"2019-11-13T16:11:20","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T16:11:20","slug":"interval-training-for-the-swim-spa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/interval-training-for-the-swim-spa\/","title":{"rendered":"The HIIT List: Interval Training for the Swim Spa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Interval training is a popular talking point when it comes to weight loss and exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An effective form of exercise, interval training involves short bursts of work followed by rest. Studies have shown that people lose more weight when including interval training into a workout plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the style of training can be intimidating for beginning exercisers or those who have joint pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, exercisers can take their interval workout into a swim spa from Master Spas. The natural properties of water allow to achieve a higher intensity without the impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buoyancy of water \u201creduces\u201d a person\u2019s bodyweight by up to 90 percent \u2014 so you can go from weighing 160 pounds to \u201cweighing\u201d 16. It increases the feeling of support while decreasing the impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And another property of water \u2014 resistance \u2014 can add another challenge to a workout, helping to increase the intensity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover how you can achieve your weight-loss goals while exercising in a swim spa from Master Spas<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interval Training Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are different approaches to interval training, from HIIT to Tabata to sprint intervals. Each might have a different ratio of work and rest but the idea is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An aquatic HIIT workout from the American Council on Exercise suggests a 45\/15 ration \u2014 45 seconds of work and 15 seconds of rest. But the intervals can be adapted based on a person\u2019s fitness \u2014 and comfort \u2014 level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swim spas from Master Spas also feature the SoftTread™ floor system<\/a>, which not only keeps you from slipping but cushions movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Swimming is an ideal exercise for taking your interval workout to a swim spa from Master Spas.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Interval Training for Weight Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A recent analysis of 41 studies, which had a total of 1,115 participants, examined the benefits of interval training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conclusion? Interval training can help people lose more weight in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article shared that the exercise recommendation for weight loss can equate up to an hour a day. It can be difficult to exercise a few times week, much less to commit to 420 minutes a week. Interval training requires less total time because the sessions are more intense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the report, interval training resulted in a 28.5 percent greater reduction of weight than continuous moderate intensity exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interval training triggers a hormone response in the body that benefits weight loss, and studies also show that it can improve insulin levels. One study reported that sedentary men with Type II Diabetes lost abdominal fat and improved insulin sensitivity with an interval program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before You Take the Plunge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n