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What is HIIT? HIIT, high-intensity interval training, is a form of high-intensity cardiovascular training modality that alternates between short periods of anaerobic exercise with short recovery sections. It is becoming more and more popular due to less time requirement and noticeable effect. You will inevitably experience repeated high-intensity efforts throughout your exercises and your ability to recover and outbreak the next effort can make your muscles stronger. If you’re interested in HIIT but you don’t know how to begin, follow MIER and get ready with us. Beginners interested in HIIT should make sure they feel comfortable with the movements before trying to do them for a set, which can motivate you to do more reps. However, remember do not sacrifice form for more reps or faster execution of the movement. It's always quality before quantity or speed. And it’s important to recognize pain, especially in your joints, which is different from the burning you may feel in ...

  With nature waking up, wildflowers blooming, tiny little leaves sprinkling the trees，why would you stay at home? Spring is probably the best season for hiking. Gone are the shivering cold temperatures, in are crispy cold mornings, pleasantly warm days, and beautiful fresh flowers. The trails are generally pretty empty, and accommodations aren't in high season yet. For hikers, following these tips managing your adventures less perilous. Unpredictable Weather Though hikers head out on the trail wearing a light fleece, spring weather is unpredictable. If it gets cold or rainy, you may catch hypothermia, which will make your body temperature lower to a deadly level. If you are wet, that damp clothing sucks your body heat away. So it is necessary to prepare a  water-resistant jacket  in order to avoid being wet and always have  a  dry layer  packed away  in a dry bag . You should also wear water-resistant and quick-dry  hiking pa...

  Jump rope is one of the best workouts you can do. You’ll burn fat, lose weight, and improve your heart, all while gaining lean muscle mass. As it is shown in the study which was published in 2013，college men who spent 10 minutes jumping rope daily for six weeks improved their cardiovascular fitness just as much as college men who spent 30 minutes jogging for the same time. Moreover, jump rope can be easily combined with a workout which allows it more interesting. Three jump rope workouts described as the following will make you love this at-home exercise. Jump Rope Strength Workout Round 1 Basic jump (20 seconds), rest (40 seconds) Push-up (20 seconds), rest (40 seconds) Basic jump (20 seconds) rest (40 seconds) Squat thrust (20 seconds), rest (40 seconds) Basic jump (20 seconds), rest (40 seconds) Round 2 Basic jump (20 seconds), rest (40 seconds) Inch worm (30 seconds), rest (30 seconds) Basic jump (20 seconds), rest (40 seconds) Body weight squat (30 seconds), rest (30 seconds...

As the weather warms up, outdoor spaces like parks or beaches, even your backyard provide a safe environment that allows you to get out of the house for a while. And if you practice proper social distancing measures, it can also be a great opportunity to safely hang out with friends. Why not roll out your picnic blanket and enjoy a good time. Here are some tips to help you make an ideal picnic. Choose a right spot The point of a picnic is to eat on the ground, so it is necessary to pick an idyllic, lush, and grassy, and with plenty of natural shade. Utilize the shade in case it gets too hot, and make sure that there's plenty of surrounding space for children to run around. A spot near indoors is convenient for you to switch to if it is raining. Choose a blanket A blanket creates a unique sense of picnic fashion and it can provide a clear space for sitting and place foods. This  blanket  is a cheeky, easy-to-clean waterproof option. Prepare your recipes The ...

  If you’re short on time, you may skip a warmup and jump right into your workout. But doing so will increase your risk of injury, and put more strain on your muscles. When preparing for any kind of exercise, it’s important to take a few minutes to ease your muscles into exercise mode. Doing so can help you reap many fitness rewards. Here are benefits of warming up to help you realize the importance of warm-up: Raise your body and muscle temperature Reduce the risk of injury Help you mentally ready to exercise Increase your flexibility to do several exercises Also, we prepare some examples of exercises that you can try before starting your daily workout. High Knee Skips (1-2 minutes) This warm-up exercise should best be done before intense workouts because it very quickly increases your heart rate and body temperature. Stand up straight, and then start raising your knees one after the other in quick succession. You should notice that your body should move up by jumping or skip...