How often is too often for HIIT?

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Artery101
Artery101 Posts: 1
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Hey all. I have been doing HIIT workouts at home for the past couple months and love the results. but I am wondering if I am risking a burnout/doing damage to my body. My HIIT routine consists of jumping jacks, burpees, rope jump, high knees, and punch combinations. I usually go 15 minutes total, with about 3 minutes total rest in that time. I do this routine 4-5 times per week and am wondering if that is too much, or if I can afford to go to 5-6 times a week. Thanks in advance for the advice :D.

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  • ummommyme
    ummommyme Posts: 362 Member
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    I would suggest reading up on it. I found a good blog that helped me understand-notyouraveragefitnesstips. I only do it 3x a week.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    Not a direct answer to your question, but you might consider incorporating some strength training in addition to the HIIT, instead of just adding more of it.
  • clarissa08
    clarissa08 Posts: 31 Member
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    HIIT Interval training is great for you, and for a lot of information on it, check out bodyrock.tv - its the first result in google search. However, their older work outs ( Prior to Nov 2011) are the most informative I think. Recently, they switched hosts, and the new hosts is on information over load. Their old host, is now on her own. Zuzana. I will include the links here, but they provide very helpful information!
    http://www.bodyrock.tv/category/daily-workouts/fitness-tips/ bodyrock
    https://www.facebook.com/ZuzkaLight

    Hopefully this will help!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
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    If you're doing it right, prob no more then 2-3 times a week

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