Barbell Strength Class or HIIT
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Depends on the format.
Makes sense. I've done 5 exercises, 6 reps each. All in a sequence. 1.5 minutes between sets and 5 sets. It was pretty intense. Trying to remember what they all were. Squats into rows, into deads, into hanging cleans, into overhead press. About 20lbs on the 45 lb bar. Great workout! Not going to build muscle mass but it works the muscle groups kinda similar to body weight workouts. Could be an option for the OP.
Barbell complexes like you mentioned are a tried and true way to build strength, conditioning and increase work capacity. Certainly don't want to do them for every workout, but they are a good tool .0 -
Depends on the format.
Makes sense. I've done 5 exercises, 6 reps each. All in a sequence. 1.5 minutes between sets and 5 sets. It was pretty intense. Trying to remember what they all were. Squats into rows, into deads, into hanging cleans, into overhead press. About 20lbs on the 45 lb bar. Great workout! Not going to build muscle mass but it works the muscle groups kinda similar to body weight workouts. Could be an option for the OP.
This is definitely not HIIT. It sounds more like circuit training. These are great workouts too, but you don't get the same after benefits as HIIT.0 -
PokernuttAR wrote: »
Depends on the format.
Makes sense. I've done 5 exercises, 6 reps each. All in a sequence. 1.5 minutes between sets and 5 sets. It was pretty intense. Trying to remember what they all were. Squats into rows, into deads, into hanging cleans, into overhead press. About 20lbs on the 45 lb bar. Great workout! Not going to build muscle mass but it works the muscle groups kinda similar to body weight workouts. Could be an option for the OP.
This is definitely not HIIT. It sounds more like circuit training. These are great workouts too, but you don't get the same after benefits as HIIT.
Help me understand the difference because, honestly, I'm not at all clear what defines whether a workout is HIIT or not.1 -
Depends on the format.
Makes sense. I've done 5 exercises, 6 reps each. All in a sequence. 1.5 minutes between sets and 5 sets. It was pretty intense. Trying to remember what they all were. Squats into rows, into deads, into hanging cleans, into overhead press. About 20lbs on the 45 lb bar. Great workout! Not going to build muscle mass but it works the muscle groups kinda similar to body weight workouts. Could be an option for the OP.
Barbell complexes like you mentioned are a tried and true way to build strength, conditioning and increase work capacity. Certainly don't want to do them for every workout, but they are a good tool .
Agree, not every workout. I was doing this routine 1 day per week for a little variety. I tend to do this in the winter when my workouts are indoors. I do sprints and burpees when I can get outside.0 -
"Barbell strength" is somewhat ambiguous, but sounds nothing like HIIT.0
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I'm not trying to define what HIIT is or isn't, just simply saying that HIIT and "barbell strength" do not sound like comparable activities.0 -
What exactly is Metabolic Weight Training? I've just been so old-school my whole life: run, push-ups, sit-ups, lift weights. But, man, all that gets so old after a while. That's when I started the stair-master to liven things up. It was a good addition to my workout but so very boring.
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PokernuttAR wrote: »It depends on your goals and what you will enjoy the most. Tryout both for a couple weeks and see which one you enjoy the most. If this is a real HIIT class, these are taxing and can be very difficult. Depending on your fitness level, you might not want to try this one first. True HIIT is usually recommended to be done 1-2 times per week due to the level of difficulty (and depending on your goals/fitness level). Good luck.
I am going to try out the HIIT class, but later this week. I'm still sore from Monday's Barbell Strength class. Of all places, I'm sore in my thighs. I wasn't really prepared for back and front squats I guess.0 -
HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training
Short burst of high activity followed by a slightly longer period of lower activity.
Rest, rinse and repeat.
Example? Sprint up the hill, walk back down, catch your breath and do it again.
It doesn't need a special class or equipment.
HIIT is a more efficient form of "cardio" in most cases.
If you want to lose weight quickly then HIIT will help you do it because of the large calorie output.
But if you want to keep the weight off then you probably need strength training to raise (or at least maintain) your BMR.
Alternate both.
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http://www.mensfitness.com/training/workout-routines/5-best-barbell-complex-workouts-burn-fat-and-build-musclebriansolomon7863 wrote: »
What exactly is Metabolic Weight Training? I've just been so old-school my whole life: run, push-ups, sit-ups, lift weights. But, man, all that gets so old after a while. That's when I started the stair-master to liven things up. It was a good addition to my workout but so very boring.
Some examples. Also, a great thread that continues the discussion on what HIIT is and isn't here
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10568908/your-definition-of-hiit#latest0 -
PokernuttAR wrote: »
Depends on the format.
Makes sense. I've done 5 exercises, 6 reps each. All in a sequence. 1.5 minutes between sets and 5 sets. It was pretty intense. Trying to remember what they all were. Squats into rows, into deads, into hanging cleans, into overhead press. About 20lbs on the 45 lb bar. Great workout! Not going to build muscle mass but it works the muscle groups kinda similar to body weight workouts. Could be an option for the OP.
This is definitely not HIIT. It sounds more like circuit training. These are great workouts too, but you don't get the same after benefits as HIIT.
Help me understand the difference because, honestly, I'm not at all clear what defines whether a workout is HIIT or not.
HIIT is High Intensity Interval Training...basically it is repeating an exercise with full intensity for a given period, then taking a rest for a given period, then repeating that Interval. For example, I do HIIT on the elliptical. I go with 100% intensity for 15 seconds, rest for 15 seconds, then repeat. I do this for 10-20 minutes. That is one example of HIIT. As stated above you can do it with other exercises, but it has to be full exertion and repeating intervals.0
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