Low Impact HIIT workouts?

Hannah220190
Hannah220190 Posts: 83 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Has anyone any recommendations for low impact HIIT workouts? I've strained my lower back deadlifting this week, enjoyed a 20 min HIIT Stationary Bike workout today - 30 sec full whack with 30 sec active recovery!

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    1. One hour light rest alternated with
    2. Two hours full rest
    3. Repeat until back is healed
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    +1 to what he said. if id hurt my back id only have one thing on my mind and thats getting it fully healed. I certainly wouldnt be doing intense anything. Maybe a walk, but tbh its screams rest.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    My recommendation for HIIT workouts while you have a strained back would be - DON'T!!

    Stay active but you want controlled movement after a good warm-up and not going flat out.
  • KittensMaster
    KittensMaster Posts: 748 Member
    Rest is the best thing at some point

  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Rest up. Best workout you can give your body. Hardest one to do though!!
  • ungeneric
    ungeneric Posts: 60 Member
    Stationary bike is my go-to for low impact intervals. Pool exercises also work very well but I wouldn't chance it with a back injury -- most pool stuff is very core-intensive.
  • spzjlb
    spzjlb Posts: 602 Member
    Biking sounds good. My super-fit husband has major, chronic back issues and cycling is his sport.

    When my back is feeling sore, I usually head to the elliptical. I've been playing with the 30-20-10 sec intervals. If possible, consider mixing the cardio with back-friendly calisthenics- maybe pushups and triceps dips, depending on your sore spots. Like the others, however, do take it easy if you've really hurt yourself.
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