The Role of High-Intensity Interval Training and Strength Training in Cardiovascular Health

The Role of High-Intensity Interval Training and Strength Training in Cardiovascular Health Guest: Amanda R. Bonikowske, Ph.D. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D. (@DrSteveKopecky) The primary advantage of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) — periods of higher intensity exercise followed by periods of lower intensity exercise in repetition — for cardiorespiratory fitness is peak VO2. HIIT is a more potent stimulus for increasing peak VO2 in a much shorter period of time compared with moderate-intensity continuous training. Joining us today to discuss HIIT is Amanda R. Bonikowske, Ph.D., program director for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: HIIT explained Variability, guidelines and rest-to-work ratios Benefits over moderate-intensity training The One-Minute Workout Physiology of HIIT Impact on HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure Safety Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.