HIIT vs. Anaerobics

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kealambert
kealambert Posts: 961 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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?

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,344 Member
    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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  • kealambert
    kealambert Posts: 961 Member
    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.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    ok, great. I had wondered how I was so confused by his (mis)information

    only qualification I needed was seeing another niners fan!
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