Want to spend less time working out and burn more calories? Interval training could be your answer. I love doing intervals. And now, researchers say more people might be able to handle the intense exercise sessions than they once thought, but more studies are needed before they can recommend interval training more widely.
Do you do intervals when you exercise?
YES! High intensity interval training is my style…short and (bitter)sweet!!!
I have no problem with HIIT as part of an overall workout program. That said, long “slow” distance in the foundation of mine. It gives me endurance and fast recovery time. I am skeptical of HIIT providing these benefits.
Dr. J – I like doing both HIIT and longer, same-paced workouts. But HIIT is my favorite!
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Since I don’t like much cardio other than a nice walk, I occasionally break out the jump rope and do interval training- 50 – 100 fast skips then walk two laps around the BBall court and keep repeating for 15 – 20 minutes, or a certain number of rounds.
Aaron – Good idea with the jump rope. I need to dust mine off!
I definitely do HIIT & what I cal Jody intervals.. my own version. I do credit intervals with helping to push me past some really bad perimenopause hormone stages & still helps me now.
Saying that, I also do some steady state & other varieties of cardio. As we all know, can’t do that HIIT every day or we would be mush & probably injured!
That is why I developed my Jody intervals which is pushing my self pretty dang hard but it is not HIIT. It is based on how I am feeling as I work out so each time may be different.
Jody – “Jody intervals” – sounds interesting.