HIIT vs. Anaerobics
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kealambert
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Hello,
I was a member of another forum (not health and fitness related) and a member--who was certified as some sort of trainer, not sure which cert he had--and he mentioned that sports like racquetball were considered anaerobic. I had been under the impression it was considered HIIT due to the stop-and-go tempo, jumping intermittently, etc
can someone clarify the differences between HIIT and anaerobics, and examples of each?
I was a member of another forum (not health and fitness related) and a member--who was certified as some sort of trainer, not sure which cert he had--and he mentioned that sports like racquetball were considered anaerobic. I had been under the impression it was considered HIIT due to the stop-and-go tempo, jumping intermittently, etc
can someone clarify the differences between HIIT and anaerobics, and examples of each?
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HIIT is considered anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise would commonly be resistance training and even yoga and pilates falls into that category. HIIT is considered anaerobic because of the high intensity needed in short time intervals. That type of intensity can't be sustained over a long period. HIIT is meant to increase speed and power, just like most anaerobic exercise.
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HIIT is considered anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise would commonly be resistance training and even yoga and pilates falls into that category. HIIT is considered anaerobic because of the high intensity needed in short time intervals. That type of intensity can't be sustained over a long period. HIIT is meant to increase speed and power, just like most anaerobic exercise.
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IDEA Fitness member
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ok, great. I had wondered how I was so confused by his (mis)information
only qualification I needed was seeing another niners fan!0
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