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VIDEO: The benefits of high-intensity workouts


High intensity workouts (HIT) are the number-one fitness trend worldwide, comprising short intervals of exercise at a very high intensity, interspersed with periods of recovery or rest. And despite its lower energy and time commitment, HIT workouts are actually quite good at improving our aerobic fitness.

So how do they stack up against more traditional exercise regimes? We find out in this week’s episode of TCTV.

This video is a co-production between SBS World News and The Conversation.

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