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.—
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If fitting walks into your schedule isn’t possible, look for other ways to get movement—this could include taking short breaks during work to stretch or walk, or doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for a short but effective workout, Ordovás recommended.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 Apr. 2024
Victor Freitas/Unsplash, CC BY-SA On the other end of the spectrum of exercise intensity is high-intensity interval training, or HIIT.
—Jason Sawyer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
On the other end of the spectrum of exercise intensity is high-intensity interval training, or HIIT.
—Jason Sawyer, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2024
An on-staff trainer leads regular group workout sessions, including yoga, pilates, HIIT, and bootcamp, some of which take place in the park (complimentary for guests).
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024
Common examples of anaerobic exercise include weightlifting, sprinting, powerlifting, medicine ball drops and high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
One idea floating around the internet is that workouts—particularly intense ones like HIIT, CrossFit, or running—can make the effects of Botox wane quicker.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 15 Feb. 2024
Like a true Virgo, every hour of my days would historically be planned to a tee: HIIT class at 7, work at 10, a gig, movie or drinks to finish the day.
—Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Fitness-wise, the Fitness Lab is comprised of four specialized studios that offer everything from High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to boxing to pilates.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 Apr. 2024
Victor Freitas/Unsplash, CC BY-SA On the other end of the spectrum of exercise intensity is high-intensity interval training, or HIIT.
—Jason Sawyer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
On the other end of the spectrum of exercise intensity is high-intensity interval training, or HIIT.
—Jason Sawyer, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2024
An on-staff trainer leads regular group workout sessions, including yoga, pilates, HIIT, and bootcamp, some of which take place in the park (complimentary for guests).
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024
Common examples of anaerobic exercise include weightlifting, sprinting, powerlifting, medicine ball drops and high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
One idea floating around the internet is that workouts—particularly intense ones like HIIT, CrossFit, or running—can make the effects of Botox wane quicker.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 15 Feb. 2024
Like a true Virgo, every hour of my days would historically be planned to a tee: HIIT class at 7, work at 10, a gig, movie or drinks to finish the day.
—Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
Fitness-wise, the Fitness Lab is comprised of four specialized studios that offer everything from High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to boxing to pilates.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
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“HIIT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HIIT. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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