HIIT

abbreviation or noun

: 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

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The classes are 45-minute HIIT workouts structured to encourage members to interact with one another and are designed not only to get people fit but to foster relationships. Brin Snelling, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Hosted by Christy Sports and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, the event includes an hour-long high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, plus gear tuning, music, mingling and refreshments — all for free. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024 Check With a Doctor and Physical Therapist Before Trying HIIT The study does have several limitations. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Aug. 2024 The mesh-like material provided cooling ventilation during strength training and HIIT workouts without transferring sweat to her shirt. Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for HIIT 

Word History

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of HIIT was in 1994

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“HIIT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HIIT. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

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