What is HIIT?

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chami1013
chami1013 Posts: 31 Member
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I'm fairly new to the fitness world and I keep seeing HIIT. What is it? Thanks!

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  • kindrabbit
    kindrabbit Posts: 837 Member
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    High intensity interval training.
    Very simply you do an exercise at high intensity for a short burst, then at a lower intensity. For example - sprint for 30 seconds, jog for 1 minute. Repeat 10 times.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,691 Member
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    To add to above post: DON'T attempt to do HIIT unless you've been acclimated to exercise again (say at least a couple of weeks of consistent exercise minimum). To start/restart exercise with HIIT can lead to some injury and or tax your immune system too much.

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