HIIT Question

[FEOS]

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The stairs and running are probably the worst on the back.

When you do stairs, do step by step as fast as you can. Don't skip steps.

 

[stroutman81]

HIIT is suppose to be a cardiovascular, aerobic workout. It shouldn't involve things that you normally do with weights like squats and pushups.

This is incorrect. HIIT is anaerobic.

 

[HIIT4life]

This is incorrect. HIIT is anaerobic.

I think it can be both. Increase your distance to make it more of an aerobic workout. I do 90 seconds hard run and 90 seconds of walking. Unless this is not considered HIIT. I would have to change my name than.

 

[stroutman81]

HIIT is only a 12 minute workout....maybe 15 minutes tops. If you are doing more than that, then you are not triggering the benefits of HIIT. Remember, there is a difference between HIIT and IT. Interval training is not high intensity interval training.

There are aerobic aspects of HIIT but it is primarily an anaerobic exercise geared to increase excess post exercise oxygen consumption.

Should you change your name? Decide for yourself, LOL.