High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves performing quick bursts of intense exercise and taking brief rest periods. It's an effective way to lose weight and boost your fitness.

Some researchers have found that HIIT increases metabolism for hours after exercise even more than jogging and weight training. This is known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC, ...

However you do it, what makes HIIT work is the intensity. You’re going hard – typically as hard as you can – for a short ...

Strength and full-body conditioning Strength training may not be the first thing that comes to mind for weight loss, but it proves incredibly effective. By building muscle, you increase your body ...

Strength training twice a week would be a good place to start — Mockler recommended swapping one hour of her HIIT or Pilates workouts for two 30-minute full-body lifting sessions.