HILL SPRINTS ARE A CHEAT CODE
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HERES WHY:
1: Getting Lean
Hill sprints are extremely effective for fat loss and getting lean. The high-intensity nature of the workout, combined with the resistance of running uphill, leads to a greater caloric burn both during and after the workout.
- Higher Intensity: Because you’re running uphill, your heart rate skyrockets more than on flat ground, leading to higher energy expenditure.
- EPOC (Afterburn): Hill sprints generate a larger post-exercise calorie burn, meaning your body continues to burn fat even after the session ends.
- Additionally, they activate more muscle mass, which means your body needs more energy to recover and repair, further contributing to fat loss.
2: Building Strength & Power
Hill sprints increase the intensity of the sprint by adding resistance. When you sprint uphill, you’re forced to drive harder with your legs because you’re fighting gravity. This recruits more muscle fibers, especially in your glutes, hamstrings, ...
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