HIIT

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  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,001 Member
    Scubdup wrote: »
    I'm no expert, but I agree with Stanmann - I can't envisage a HIIT workout that isn't horrible.

    I do a bit of HIIT on the rowing machine. It's the routine that is most likely to make me vomit.

    I agree that different people like different things. Some people might like to vomit. I've yet to meet one.

    I think Tabata intervals on the rowing machine are kinda fun, in a sick way. But not very often. ;) And I'm not a vomit-er, even near/at (tested) HR max.

    So, horrible. But fun. But horrible.
  • robertw486
    robertw486 Posts: 2,437 Member
    edited September 2017
    HOKA36 wrote: »
    There are loads, Spartan Workout is a good one. HIIT is ok but only burns calories during and post workout and gives short term capabilities, no endurance benefits

    You might want to read up on some studies. Quite a few HIIT protocols were designed to give both anaerobic and aerobic benefits. Increasing VO2max certainly does have endurance benefits.



    OP, what are you doing now? There are loads of ways to increase intensity with most workouts. You might be able to simply modify the exercises on an app you already have.
  • Rogus1
    Rogus1 Posts: 60 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    By definition, HIIT is unpleasant. doing 85-110% max performance repeatedly for a total of 3-5 minutes over 10-20 minutes total training session is unpleasant.
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    It's not possible to give more than 100% and even that is not something that the vast majority do in their "HIIT" efforts. Interval training at a high intensity doesn't have to mean your max. Interval training can be done a lower intensity than max level and be effective training.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Rogus1 wrote: »
    Interval training can be done a lower intensity than max level and be effective training.

    Interval training done at lower intensities isn't High Intensity.

    That doesn't mean that it's not without benefit, just different benefits, and indeed disbenefit.
  • Hdzlover
    Hdzlover Posts: 5 Member
    I love darebee.com
    I dont know if she has an app but her website is amazing and covers different kinds of HIIT.

    Another youtuber is athlet x. He does also HIIT.
    I love his different Burpee variations
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