Garry Y. Itkin’s blogs have focused on several aspects of health and fitness, including physical exercise, nutrition, and numerous fitness and diet plans.

For this blog, Garry Y. Itkin shares some important reminders for people who are looking to take on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or even CrossFit.

Take it one step at a time.

HIIT and CrossFit is no joke. For people who’ve gotten used to bodybuilding routines, running, or any other different exercise, jumping into HIIT or CrossFit might be a shock the first few times. Take it slow. Build up the strength needed to take on the intense routines the body will be subjected to.

Learn the basics.

In line with the previous item, Garry Y. Itkin urges people to learn the basics, such as proper form and proper gear. These are essential nuggets of knowledge that will not only facilitate one’s fitness journey throughout HIIT and CrossFit; they will also minimize the chances of a person getting hurt.

Recovery drinks are recommended.

As mentioned earlier, HIIT and CrossFit are very different from the traditional workouts people do. They are more demanding on the body for so many reasons. As such, nutrition is very important. Garry Y. Itkin suggests recovery drinks such as protein shakes at the end of every workout to help the muscles recover.