Questions tagged [hiit]
Questions about high intensity interval training.
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What is tabata? How effective is it?
What exactly is Tabata ? Is it just a form of HIIT ?
What makes Tabata effective in fat burning or providing thermogenic effects ?
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Information overload makes me unsure of how to lose fat weight
Good morning,
I am an avid lurker here and I try to answers that I feel confidently knowledgeable about to answer but after much reading between answers to my own questions, other questions, and ...
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What is the best time of the day for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)?
I have heard a lot about benefits of HIIT; however, nobody seems to address when is the best time for such activities. I got this question when watching "The secret life of your body clock" (BBC ...
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Are so-called "burst workouts" effective for weight loss?
I just bought a $2.99 Kindle book called Burst Workouts which recommends very short workouts at high intensities. His main program recommends timed interval training using bodyweight exercises of 30 ...
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How to structure a high intensity interval training (HIIT) program?
I have read some good things about high intensity interval training (HIIT) programs, and wanted to give one a try. The problem is I don't know how the structure of one works, so I cannot build one ...
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Fitness training with varicose veins
Recently my workout buddy was at a phlebologist who diagnosed varicose veins which have to be treated by surgery (just one large vein) the cause of this seems to be genetic and she now have to wear ...
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Is HIIT healthy practiced long term?
I have done steady rate cardio for the bulk of my cardio exercises. I recently found out about HIIT and it's after burner effect and am interested to give it a try.
I am still apprehensive about ...
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When doing HIIT, how long should your intervals be?
I currently do a 1:2 ratio of high to low intensity. My high intensity interval lasts 60 seconds, and my low intensity one lasts 120 seconds. I do this on either the elliptical or the heavy bag (I'm ...
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Is combined strength and cardio training bad?
TL;DR: Is combining weights and cardio within the same exercise unwise or unproductive?
This video by Gravity Transformation talks about cardio during weight training and describes how combining the ...
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Is there any research showing how effective HIIT (specifically stationary bike) is for fat loss?
I'm doing HIIT for VO2 improvement and wondering if that'll help with fat loss as well.
I've read a lot of conflicting reports, including one fellow who said "there a study on this that will be ...
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Is there cardio or weight loss benefit to doing the Tabata (HIIT) workout more than once a day?
I'm doing the Tabata Workout. I can easily spend more than the 4m/day on it.
I work from home so I can take a 5m break and ride the exercise bike anytime I like.
Would there be a benefit from doing ...
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When doing HIIT, should one be aiming for maximal effort, or maximal effort that can be supported over the time period?
I've been trying to get more exercise and, short attention span and lack of time that I generally have, I've been doing some HIIT workouts such as the 7-minute workout. I know that the "7-minute ...
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What is the most effective increased "dosage" or level of the Tabata HIIT protocol?
I've had good results following the standard Tabata Protocol (20s "max" and 10s rest).
Update:
I do this protocol 5 days a week and mt bike pretty hard the 6th day.
In the "work" cycle on the Tabata ...
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Increasing resistance vs increasing speed?
I am new to HIIT and would like to gain the most our of it. I mostly do indoor cycling for my HIIT workouts. As I am progressing, it is better to increase resistance or increase speed ?
Use case :
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Cardio / HIIT with a collapsed arch
I have a collapsed arch in one of my feet due to a past injury. I have doctor-prescribed orthotics and have been cleared for any and all exercise activity. My primary goal is weight loss. It seems ...
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Lapsed 5ker seeks HIIT advice and 'injuries'
Ok. So. I restarted running about a year ago and was doing regular Parkruns and managing 3 5ks a week. However, my working hours and need to do stuff for my children has stopped all that - I just can'...
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Does recommence of high intensity training has influence on resting HR?
The last 6 months I've done
slow extensive runs of ± 60min, 3x / week, (HR between 145 - 155bpm)
strength training 3x / week
1x/week martial art (BJJ/Muay Thai/MMA) training (technique+sparring), so ...
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What is the minimum effective dose of running that constitutes HIIT?
I've been doing Cooper runs (1.5 miles) as fast add I can 2-3 times per week, followed by an upper body workout (I know, friends don't let friends skip leg day).
How can I determine whether that ...
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What is actually happening to my body during HIIT on a Spin Bike?
To be more precise I've been following a HIIT on a cycloergometer and I found out this.
Beginning:
BPM: 105~120
Pedaling Rate: 60 rpm
Now:
BPM: 90~105
Pedaling Rate: 60 rpm
Basically my heart ...
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Sample Regimen for losing body fat and retaining lean mass
I'll be surprised if this is a duplicate, since the only questions I see on here similar are for gaining mass or something similar. I see questions that mention hiit, but don't mention specific hiit ...
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Max Heart Rate for HIIT with weights
I've started doing HIIT with weights and with that have done lots of reading and research. One thing I've read of course is with HIIT you need to increase intensity. When lifting weights should I be ...
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Doing HIIT instead of longer workouts
I current train for flat water kayak racing by doing 2 or 3 long days (2-4 hours) a week, 2 or 3 normal intervals (1-1.5 hours), and 1 or 2 rest days. But I've been able to do that because I work ...
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Is there any truth to the maxim "cardio kills gains"?
I have been meaning to ask this question for a while, and I hope that it's within the scope of this site's FAQ. For about half a year or so, I've been going to the gym approximately 5 times a week, ...
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How long can the work periods in HIIT be?
Usually the recommendations for HIIT workouts involve 20 second high intensity work followed by an equivalent or greater rest period. Or Tabata, which invoves 20 second work followed by a 10 second ...
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What can I do to stop losing my sleep for several days after a HIIT?
I'm already reaching my forties and I'm a software developer, not very fit.
I do workout with some regularity but never exert myself too much. There are days when I do some HIIT though. I have ...
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HIIT vs steady state: long term health effects
Most articles nowadays seem to favor High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) compared to Steady State Cardio (SS), for various reasons like faster fat loss and getting higher levels of cardio fitness ...
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What exactly is Metabolic Resistance Training? How effective is it?
So I randomly came across this book by 50 Cent called, Formula 50: A 6-Week Workout and Nutrition Plan That Will Transform Your Life. Reading the table of contents I saw a chapter talking about MRT (...
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Max HR not reached
I’m 5’6. 54kg. Do HIIT 4x week & spin/combat 2x week. My Max HR (220-45=175bpm) but I NEVER reach it. Ever! My RHR is 44-45bpm. VO2max is 48.9.
I push myself to absolute max but I just don’t get ...
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HIIT in the living room
I am looking for an aerobic training system for the living room:
Should be possible to start with low aerobic load and gradually increase to high intensity, like HIIT or interval training. Ideally ...
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How to achieve high intensity HIIT with equipment available in a gym?
I love doing HIIT with battle rope and sledgehammer. These cardio intensity is the highest two I ever have. I love battle rope most because it has almost no joint wearing. I separate loading to whole ...
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Is intuitive training as effective as HIIT training?
I have recently read about a new type of training - Intuitive training - And it explains how it can be done as an alternative to HIIT training while allowing you to form a healthy relationship with ...
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How to do HIIT when it takes a while for the treadmill to speed up and slow down?
I am interested in starting a HIIT regimen to maximize my fat loss but the issue I am having is that it takes a while for the treadmill to speed up and slow down. I am trying to start by doing 30 ...
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10-15% high intensity training - what is the % of
I have read in a number of places (magazines and some online) that when training for things like a 10K run, half marathon or cycling event doing HIIT training can help but you should not do too much ...
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Interval versus Continuous training for weight loss
My wife has been trying to get me to do interval training (e.g. bike hard for 30s and then take it easy for 4-5 mins) instead of ride a stationary bike, mainly so she can be outside and we can ...
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Is keeping my HR greater than 185 for 15 min safe?
Two days ago, I tried a 20-minute tabata workout and my apple watch (worn around my arm not wrist for increased accuracy) said that for 15 min my hr was 185-194 and it stayed above 120 for over 30 ...
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Joint strength progress
Normally my workouts are HIIT style, so there are not many reps. So far I am quite satisfied with my progress, but after some minor injury on my knee in am wondering if lowering weight and increasing ...
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Ear(s) making a muffle sound during high intensity weight training sessions
This happens almost every time when I do high intensity interval training (HIIT). Even though I'm a physical therapist and a master trainer, I still can't really figure this out. I've read online that ...
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Running question
Since a 3 months i started running 3 times a week(about 30 minutes now last few weeks).
Next thing i want to work on endurance and speed and was thinking to do 2 times per week HIIT run(30 minutes) ...
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Can HIIT be done at a lower resistance?
During the high interval phase, can I do it in a high intensity but low resistance? or the resistance should be also high to be more effective in fat burning?
I've been doing HIIT on elliptical ...
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Should I start taking supplements other than my protein?
I started my journey towards a healthier lifestyle on January 2014 weighing 253 lbs, I did weight routines and HIIT(once a week) followed a STRICT diet and managed to drop to 218lbs by the end of the ...
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Tabata calorie burn with 4 minute excersie
I have started doing cardio from one Youtube channel which is showing that in 84 min I can burn around 1000 calories (but 1000 is not my goal). I do gym also so I want to burn till 400-500 calories.
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What is the optimal heart rate in the rest phase of high intensity interval training?
I am doing HIIT running. I push myself to 85-90% of my maximum heart rate in the high intensity interval. In the rest phase, my heart rate usually stays high for a while, then quickly drops. I jog ...
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HIIT Zone 5 without Cycling, Sprinting, Swimming
The original HIIT research papers studied the benefits of HIIT, but only when the participants were achieving Zone 5 (90-95 % of Max HR)
Are there exercises that lends well with the HIIT 20 seconds ...
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Is it safe to exercise barefoot?
I don’t like to wear shoes in-house. Is it safe to exercise barefoot on carpet?
What if I use a thin mattress on top of the carpet?
What about HIIT exercises like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
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If I'm training only for 5k, can I do mostly VO2 max training workouts?
Advanced 5k training programs often recommend high mileage. For example, 20km a week.
Studies show that HIIT and sprint interval training can produce similar or even greater increases in mitochondria ...
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Does weighlifting have the same benefits as HIIT?
Background of HIIT
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is generally performed by sprinting close to maximum capacity followed by rest. The process is repeated several times. Proponents of HIIT ...
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Foot pain during all exercise - HIIT alternatives?
I'm at a loss for what to do. For a number of years now the outer underside of both of my feet cause me a lot if pain during excercise - running, cross trainer, walking!! I've tried different footwear ...
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what kinds of HIIT do/can you do on the treadmill
I am just looking to mix it up on the treadmill, Right now I do 50 minutes running at 8.5mph at 2% incline and then 15 minutes of HIIT 1 minute at 13mph and 1 minute at 5mph alternating at 2% incline, ...
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Aerobic Video Game type exercises
I am looking for video game type programs for aerobic exercise I should have a look at.
What I am looking for is:
(1) To be able to set time, intensity and perhaps physical difficulty.
(2) To record ...
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Sticking it out for longer
I am running to loose weight, I like using the treadmill, I put it on 2% incline and set the speed to 10.0 mph. Now the thing is, I think this is more of a mental barrier than a physical one, I always ...
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