More than body weight or even body fat percentage, overall cardiovascular health (measured by your resting heart rate) is an outstanding indicator of wellness and a peek into what's happening with your body's most important muscle. Science has shown that the best way to increase your heart health is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). HIIT is a short duration workout where you go at an all-out effort for a short period, rest, then repeat 7-10 times.

Just like your skeletal muscles strengthen by applying a load, resting, and then repeating, your heart muscle strengthens similarly. The beauty of HIIT is that these workouts take only a fraction of the time of a conventional workout, plus there's a limitless variety of movements that you can use! HIIT works for swimming, cycling, elliptical, running, push-ups, boxing, and more.

Today on LivingFuelTV, join host KC Craichy, who explains clearly and in just three minutes the what, why, and how of HIIT. Please be safe and check with your health practitioner before beginning any exercise program.