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Beginner HiiT workout?

sucker4spots2017
sucker4spots2017 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm just starting my getting healthy adventure and I'm looking into beginner HiiT exercises. Ones geared more toward cardio vs strength are preferred. I need all the help I can get. I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life and it's affecting me.. My job, my boyfriend, my hobbies. I don't do what I used to.. I need help.

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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Look on YouTube - Fitness Blender has tons of workouts

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2jill_Lf0Y

    OR Jessica Smith TV .....I really like her

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmMjF5MwrSk
  • sadiepie10
    sadiepie10 Posts: 30 Member
    Bikini Body Mommy. Her challenges are free on YouTube!
  • belleflop
    belleflop Posts: 154 Member
    edited September 2017
    If you are just beginning exercising I wouldn't do HiiT. The videos above seem just fine for starters. Low impact and moves you can modify will keep you engaged to the finish.
  • ottermotorcycle
    ottermotorcycle Posts: 654 Member
    If you're new to exercise, you might want to start with regular interval training. Maybe something like Couch to 5k?
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    HIIT is not a beginners protocol if it is true HIIT(despite all the marketing woo). There is risk of injury and other issues. You need a base of fitness for HIIT. Interval training is a good interim step. Start slow and build.
  • christacampo619
    christacampo619 Posts: 1 Member
    Just recently started the BodyBoss Method and really like it. I've had to modify some moves, but they have 4 weeks of "pre-training" that gradually introduce you to HiiT and work on your conditioning before beginning the true 6 week workout regimen. Downside is that it cost about $40 and sometimes it's hard to keep myself accountable. I joined their fb group to help with motivation.
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