You\u2019ve probably heard of impact and intensity training before \u2013 but do you really know what they are? In the world of sport, the two are often mistaken for same thing, when in reality, they\u2019re not: affecting and benefiting your body in entirely different ways.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s time to get clued up. Read on to discover the specific pros and cons<\/strong> of impact and intensity training \u2013 and get savvy on which one you\u2019re more suited to.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Intensity refers to the measurable amount of energy or strength<\/strong> you\u2019ve used while exercising \u2013 quantifying, essentially, how hard you\u2019re working in the gym. (This is different to \u2018effort\u2019, as effort is something you perceive, whereas intensity is scientific.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A lot of studies \u2013 including this one<\/a> \u2013 suggest that ramping up the intensity of your workout is beneficial. Not only does it help you burn fat faster<\/strong>, it increases your endurance levels<\/strong> and improves your oxygen consumption<\/strong>, too.<\/p>\n Further, intensity is easy to incorporate into your existing workout. Whatever type of sport you prefer, you can crank up its effects by upping your speed, increasing your range of motion or adding extra weight to your exercise (like using hand weights while walking).<\/p>\n The more intensity you apply, the better the results. A lot of athletes swear by HIIT<\/strong> \u2013 high-intensity interval training \u2013 where you intersperse light or moderate exercise with a minute or two of extremely intense movement. Be warned – though this can be very effective, it\u2019s also extremely taxing. Dizziness, feeling sick and sore muscles are not uncommon afterwards. For those who are just starting to exercise, these effects will likely be worse. Our rule? Only give it a go if you\u2019re already a bit fit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Where intensity focuses on the amount of effort you\u2019re putting in, impact alludes to the effect your workout has on someone<\/strong> or something else \u2013 including your own body.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With a lot of these types of exercise, it\u2019s usually your body that experiences the most impact<\/strong> as it \u2018absorbs\u2019 it into your bones, joints and muscles.<\/p>\n This can be a great thing. When our bodies are pushed to their limits, they\u2019re forced to grow, increasing our muscle size, endurance levels and weight loss efforts. There\u2019s evidence to sugges<\/a>t that high-impact exercises can also strengthen your bones<\/strong>, which increase in mass when put under stress.<\/p>\n That being said, high-impact exercises aren\u2019t for everyone. Weaker athletes might put themselves at more risk of injury if they\u2019re routinely testing the limits of their body. For those who fit into this category, consider starting with alternative low-impact exercises such as tai chi, rowing and swimming.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re physically fit and can do both, do both. Whether you try intensity or impact training in combination with each other or separately, you\u2019re sure to see great results \u2013 acquiring more stamina and strength while losing fat fast.<\/p>\n On the other hand \u2013 if you\u2019re weaker, older and\/or overweight \u2013 start slowly<\/strong>. Go for low-impact exercises that\u2019ll build up your endurance levels over time, and avoid intensity or high-impact training until you\u2019re more equipped to handle them.<\/p>\n Impact, intensity or other – whatever type of training you want to do, we can help you at EVO. Sign up to try out your local club for free here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to share your opinion with us via Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You\u2019ve probably heard of impact and intensity training before \u2013 but do you really know what they are? In the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":57170,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Impact And Intensity: Which One Should You Do? | EVO Fitness","_seopress_titles_desc":"You\u2019ve heard of impact or intensity training before \u2013 but do you know what they are? 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What is it?<\/h3>\n
Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n
Impact<\/h2>\n
What is it?<\/h3>\n
Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n
Impact vs intensity: which one\u2019s for you?<\/h2>\n