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high intensity interval training - question from newbie

erica6732
erica6732 Posts: 80 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
i usually do low to moderate cardio and i was wondering has anyone tried high intensity interval training and if so did they get more results than low to moderate cardio exercises

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  • Rlong83
    Rlong83 Posts: 1 Member
    My brother saw AMAZING results doing this. Although, he is SERIOUSLY dedicated to it as well. 20 minutes a day almost every day of the week and included a lot of strength exercises with weights and running a couple miles a few times a week as well.
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    Just started it. Can't speak to results, but I'm enjoying the workout.
    Good to mix things up in any and all cases.
  • guardian419
    guardian419 Posts: 391 Member
    Thousands of good reviews online.

    Some say it's the end to long distance cardio.

    It's 2/3 of my cardio, 1/3 being distance running. I also can't speak personally for results for weight loss, but my fitness level is a lot higher (larger gains) than when I did just distance running/mild cardio
  • michelelash
    michelelash Posts: 19 Member
    Yes, do it. You'll burn more calories in less amount of time and get the same or better metabolic adaptations.
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