If intensity is your middle name, you need HIIT (high-intensity interval training) as one of the key exercise elements in your workout planning. HIIT doesn't have to mean high impact, either; it really can be accomplished with effort versus fancy moves. HIIT also relies on efficiency over time, so you can get in and out of this style of workout quickly and get on with your day — a must for women with busy schedules.
HIIT is the concept that fuels Tabata workouts and is associated with post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), a situation where the body continues to burn fat after the workout concludes, for up to 48 hours later. These workouts are intense, but you can start with short 10-minute versions and build your way up. The results are some of the best available, and the intensity really taps into your inner beast mode. You will feel stronger and more capable when you are pushing yourself out of your comfort zone on a regular basis. Empowerment starts with a single step (or burpee)!