HIIT

I don't have much info since I haven't done it but I know my gym lets me watch a class before taking it if I want to find out if I like it enough or think I can do it or still want to. Although my gym has long hall ways with huge windows so it makes it easy to watch without getting in the way lol Or maybe take to the instructor and get their input. Just an idea!

I am all about HIIT and I will say that it is IS IS IS for everyone. thats what P90X, Insanity and those hardcore programs are for BUT BUT BUT can be tailored to all body shapes, sizes, or men or for women. I would say it will be good .

SO you can jump in as a newbie and find that it will still work for you. For advance people, they can push harder and still get an amazing workout.


HIIT all the way!!

I've never done HIIT indoors in a class before. That being said, I did it once a week all last summer outside. I was 39 and in so-so shape. I used to sprint in the parking lot of the elementary school at 5 a.m. Let's just say the first few times I did it, I had to call my husband to come pick me up...I was THAT wrecked. But by the end of the summer, my older son who was 9 at the time, was coming with me and I was beating him (on occasion) and we walked home. Shredded the belly fat off me pretty quickly too. Good luck, it will shake things up for sure.

I don't condone beating your children...even on occasion ;-)

HIIT is a different beast of its own. I don't know about you, but my first spin class I felt like I was going to die after and had that I just want to lay on the cool tile floor of the bathroom sick feeling (I didn't but I really wanted to). Same feeling the first few times I did HIIT and occasionally I still have the looming nauseous feeling after doing it at times, It does however produce quick and effective results and I think its awesome, I'm definitely looking at getting back into it to hopefully speed up some results over this next month.

Also remember, no one, or no instructor is going to get mad at you for taking a break if you fee like you need it, I feel like if they do you're at the wrong gym. Maybe try talking to the instructor after one of the classes gets out about it for more of an opinion or feedback as well.

So, here is my question how hard is this class? Thanks!

You won't know if you don't try it once at least.....the worst that can happen is you aren't ready, but if you want to shake things up..you have to step outside of your comfort zone. Most of the time, classes allow you to go at your own pace...especially when you're a beginner.

I suspect you'll do just great!! :drinker:

I've done TurboFire HIIT routines several times, and they are a killer workout! They're so intense that it takes no more than 30 minutes and you're gasping for air and sweating buckets. I have no idea what a gym HIIT class would be like, but maybe try the TurboFire one at home first if you can, to see if you like it.

My bf complained about TurboFire saying it was too hard to follow along though... so if you're not an aerobics/kickbox/dance kind of person it might not be for you, as its all based off of following counts with the music as you run through the moves.

HIIT is very beneficial for many reasons. Def give it a shot!!! Good luck, I think you'll be hooked...

as a HIIT fitness teacher/coach, i would say "GO FOR IT" ! It is, or should be, tailorable to your own personal fitness level (ie if they are jumping, but you can only hop, or step touch, then you just hop or step touch). The main goal of HIIT is getting that heart rate way up, bringing it back, and repeat several times, which each person in the class can do At Different levels! And the metabolism boosting benefits of HIIT are phenomenal! So quit lolly-gagging & GO! If you feel nervous, just chat with the instructor before class and let her know your situation- s/he should be more than willing to give modifications that you may need. Good luck!

You will LOVE it! I do!

I am all about HIIT and I will say that it is IS IS IS for everyone. thats what P90X, Insanity and those hardcore programs are for BUT BUT BUT can be tailored to all body shapes, sizes, or men or for women. I would say it will be good .

SO you can jump in as a newbie and find that it will still work for you. For advance people, they can push harder and still get an amazing workout.


HIIT all the way!!

Agreed.

Ever since discovering how to incorporate HIIT in more than just my cycling training, I do it for every CV workout. I've also been teaching unfit people to do it and they've experienced great results - just take it easy as others say; beginners go easy on the high intensity bit but still give it some and you will benefit from the training.