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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Subscription fitness platform ClassPass now goes beyond their in-person studio access in 2500 cities worldwide to provide on-demand and live-streamed workouts ranging from HIIT to dance to pilates.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Nike Nike’s high intensity sport’s bra is going to be your go-to for HIIT class, boxing, sweaty private training sessions, and more.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Beginners can start with bodyweight exercises like squats and push-ups and work up to more intense exercises, like weightlifting or high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The new Fitness+ pickleball program will feature a variety of workouts, including strength-building activities and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), designed to help your game.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Nike Nike’s high intensity sport’s bra is going to be your go-to for HIIT class, boxing, sweaty private training sessions, and more.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Beginners can start with bodyweight exercises like squats and push-ups and work up to more intense exercises, like weightlifting or high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The new Fitness+ pickleball program will feature a variety of workouts, including strength-building activities and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), designed to help your game.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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“HIIT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HIIT. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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