What is HIIT Training?

angbieb

I've heard it mentioned several times on here and I'm just wondering what it is?

Dave198lbs

high internsity interval training

ShapeUpSidney

If you want to know more you can search the forums for HIIT threads too

mrschappet

high internsity interval training

yes what he said ;-)

ansonrinesmith

In short, it's going for short intervals at max or near max output then taking a short break (interval) and repeat.
EX: Sprint for 30 seconds, Walk for 30 seconds.
As you progress, it is common to shorten the rest or lengthen the work (NOT BOTH at the same time).

Helloitsdan

http://scoobysworkshop.com/cardio/

Nikki582

Does anyone do HIIT with weights? If so, how do you structure your work out?

ShapeUpSidney

Does anyone do HIIT with weights? If so, how do you structure your work out?

theres some navy seal workout i remember, where you sprint around the track - then stop and do sit ups, then sprint around the track...you just do strength during the rest interval instead of walking / jogging / or resting

Scorpioangel

I get HIIT Training with Insanity - check it out

gashinshotan

So what happens if you do HIIT without the Intervals? Cuz according to my heart rate monitor I'm at 85-99% of my max HRM throughout most of my run.... anywhere from 50 minutes to 2 hours