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Friday, May 11, 2012

Intensified HIIT

I did this natural high inducing HIIT after training chest and abs today and it felt ah-mazing. 

HIITs are so easy to create yourself which is another one of the many reasons why I love to do them.

So anyways, I threw this one together in my head literally as I was stepping on the treadmill. Initially I had planned on only going to for a 10 minute session but I felt too good to stop so here it is...

Intensified HIIT

40 seconds at 5 speed with 20 seconds at 9 speed

repeat 14 times

cool down at 3 speed for 5 minutes

feel great

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2 comments:

  1. Tyler Q.May 11, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    So what is the difference between running two miles on the treadmill and a HIIT workout? I am really interested in trying this. Typically I run 2-3 miles on the treadmill, and then I lift weights. Do you like running after better?

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  2. ClaireMay 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    When you just run 3 miles at the same speed you don't get those intense bursts that burn fat and increase your afterburn and metabolism like a HIIT would. Also, try lifting and then doing cardio afterwards. When you lift first your muscles are strongest vs just finishing cardio so you get a better quality workout.
    :)

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