HIIT

abbreviation or noun

ˈhit 

: a form of interval training that alternates very brief periods (such as 20 to 40 seconds) of intense exercise at maximum effort with periods (such as 15 to 30 seconds) of less intense exercise : high-intensity interval training

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a training technique that requires you to perform quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short and active recovery periods.

—Sudhakar Jha

Examples of HIIT in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Offering mid-level support, this bra can be a go-to for yoga, pilates, barre, or, depending on your cup size, even a spin or HIIT class. —Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Cardio interval training—also known as high-intensity interval training (HIIT)—is a one-two punch for exercise: Short and mega-effective. —Julia Sullivan, Health, 3 Nov. 2023

Harder workouts—say, like HIIT classes or sprint sessions—are more physically taxing, and your body can’t differentiate between physical and mental stress. —Ashley Mateo, SELF, 31 Oct. 2023

But some people are a little of everything: weight lifters, trail runners, HIIT enthusiasts — where’s the legging for them? —Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023

Jump to: Best for yoga Best for running Best for hiking Best for walking Best for HIIT and cross training Best for cycling Best workout clothes for yoga Your body bends in all directions during poses like downward-facing dog, tree pose, warrior 2, and uttanasana. —Gabrielle Porcaro, SELF, 17 Oct. 2023

Levey adds that the versatility of this mat means it can also be used for non-yoga activities, like HIIT workouts. —Jenny McCoy, SELF, 18 Sep. 2023

The Bala Bangles Wearable Wrist & Ankle Weights add resistance to their existing exercise routine and can take their favorite yoga, pilates, HIIT, or core exercise regimens to the next level. —Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023

High-intensity exercise, like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that involves bursts of vigorous exercise, can also exaggerate this response.2 7. —Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 23 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above