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What are AMRAP and Benefits of AMRAP?

It is a type of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout that can be performed in gym, at home or outdoors as well. There are lots of benefits of AMRAP

What does AMRAP mean?

AMRAP signifies As Many Round/Rep As Possible, in a time already determined by performing circuits of exercises. The technique of AMRAP is to push yourself to burn maximum calories in a particular duration by completing as many rounds as possible without a halt. You can drink a sip of water in between the reps if required.

For example

20 Minutes AMRAP, HIIT Home Workout

 It indicates you to perform as many rounds of exercises as possible in 20 minutes. Here are some examples of exercises given which you may include in your circuits to perform in 20 minutes AMRAP.

  1. Burpee with lateral jump, 10 reps
  2. Jump squat, 15 reps
  3. Kick through, 10 reps each side
  4. Plank jack, 15 reps
  5. Y jumping jack, 20 reps

Perform 4 to 6 rounds in 20 minutes. Also avoid taking a rest while doing AMRAP workout.

Go through the video link https://youtu.be/0uB57T1YiFQ to comprehend how to perform each exercise.

Benefits of AMRAP Workout

 1) Training Accessibilty: This form of exercise can easily be practiced in the gym, at home or outdoors as well. Besides, if you go on an excursion and are not equipped enough, then also you can train yourself through AMRAP workouts productively. These workouts may contribute muscle building  and also gift you a better quality of cardiovascular endurance.    

2) Fat loss benefits: AMRAP workouts are the best exercises that offer assurance to your fat loss.   

3) Burn maximum calories: These workouts may assist you to burn a multitude of calories in less time. When you run out of time and in a hurry, you can adhere to AMRAP workouts.

4) Workout alternation: If you suffer from health conditions like injury, impairment or illnesses you can definitely lessen the intensity of this workout as per your fitness level.

5) Suitable for all: It throws a multitude of benefits for all types of fitness level. Beginners can deal with less numbers of circuit and the advanced level can perform more to attain the target they aim at.      

6) Record your progress: Maintain a diary to track your progress. For instance, how many circuits you have covered today in 20 minutes. Record it and give a thorough look over the next week. By doing so, you can easily become aware of the level of your progress.      

7) Understand your limits: Being a part of HIIT workout AMRAP helps you to comprehend and also determine how your mental and physical fitness are. Understand your limits and work upon it to improve. By doing so, you may obtain confidence which will certainly develop your inherent potential to execute new challenges.

8) Useful for athletes: It is quite helpful for the athletes to intensify their balance, agility, speed, performance, quickness and coordination. HIIT workouts are the best for all types of athletes as a matter of fact.

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