Today I’m unveiling the dark side of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts. You’ll learn the drawbacks of HIIT workouts and why they’re problematic for women over 40. And if you’re looking for a solution, this episode has it: Say hello to Interval Training (IT) workouts, a great workaround that’s much more beneficial for your exercise routine and overall health!First, I share my Cloud 9 experience with HIIT bootcamp classes… and the crash and burn that followed. I provide examples of HIIT exercise classes, who benefits from them, and share four major issues with HIIT. Then, I explain why IT allows you to reap all the rewards — without any of the problems — and I provide tips for programming your IT sessions in support of your biology and fitness goals. When it comes to your health and wellness, it is possible to feel great and have energy too!  If you are a woman over 40 doing HIIT workouts to get fit and lean fast, but only end up discouraged and exhausted. This episode is for you.Want FREE access to my brand new four-week strength training plan, Strength Without Stress? Head over to hollyperkins.com/review where you can upload a screenshot of your review and gain immediate access. This is a limited-time offer before it sells for $197, so be sure to grab it now!If you resonated with anything shared in today’s episode, I hope you’ll rate and leave a *glowing* review of the show on Apple Podcasts. Be sure to follow and subscribe to keep up-to-date when new episodes drop on Tuesdays! Topics Covered:My crash-and-burn experience from a boot camp class Four issues with HIIT training The difference between HIIT and IT Six benefits of Interval TrainingThree tips for programming Interval Training sessionsHow to set your heart rate rangesResources Mentioned:See the research on ​​overtraining HERESee the research on carb and fat utilization HERESee the research on cortisol exposure HERESee the research on Sprint Interval Training HERERead the article on stress management HERERead the article on the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale HEREFollow Me:Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness/Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of...