HIIT Workout

K Robert · 01-Jun-06, 02:40 PM

I know that HIIT is "high-intensity interval training" and revolves around periods of aerobic and anareobic periods. I am a mesomorph and well muscled w/out working out, but I have loads of fat - 28% worth. My question is, can I do HIIT as my major form of exercise? I don't mind losing some muscle, but I can't stand this "chub" anymore.

Also, any particular workouts anyone can recommend for HIIT?

Thanks,
K Robert

**maverick** · 01-Jun-06, 03:05 PM

You sounds more like and endo, but whatever. Guerilla cardio will kick your ass and shed lots of fat if done consistently with a good diet. I dropped to 5% BF last year using it as my only form of cardio.

**Firehawk** · 01-Jun-06, 03:19 PM

But mav u are not an endo. You're an ecto so you can achieve 5% and stay there fairly easily, or stay around there easily. Us endos, our bodies fight 100X's harder to achieve that kind of a BF%.

But I agree, doesn't matter if you are an Endo, Meso, or Ecto, HIIT cardio will help you shed fat if the diet is in order. Actually, any cardio would help if the diet is in order

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**maverick** · 01-Jun-06, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehawk

But I agree, doesn't matter if you are an Endo, Meso, or Ecto, HIIT cardio will help you shed fat if the diet is in order. Actually, any cardio would help if the diet is in order

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Amen. And I can maintain 7% fairly easily, no way with 5%. I had a candy bar when I was that low and I think I actually instantly gained a pound!

**tigz** · 01-Jun-06, 07:34 PM

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I had a candy bar when I was that low and I think I actually instantly gained a pound!

LoL.! That line cracks me up =). I may have to use it in my quote soon.

K Robert · 02-Jun-06, 08:15 AM

Can you do this with any exercise, i.e. jump roping, sparring, etc? Also, I just started a running program that gets you up to running an easy mile. Right now I run for 2 mintues and then walk 1 minute. Although I don't push myself, I am out of shape and do get tired on the 2 minutes runs. For now, will this suffice?

Also, I want to start running a hill. It's approx a 10-15 minute sprint up and 20-30 jog/walk back down. Does the ratio have to be higher on the high-intensity part or can it be higher on the cool while building stamina?

**Lady C** · 02-Jun-06, 08:52 AM

As your body adapts it will get easier. Continue doing whatever amount of time intervals as long as it is taxing. For now it is 2 min/1 min. In a month don't be surprised if it is 5 min/30 sec.

K Robert · 13-Jun-06, 04:13 PM

Will this principle work for any exercise? For instance, if I shadow-box intensely for 30 seconds and then slow down for 10-20 seconds - repeat.

**Lady C** · 13-Jun-06, 05:08 PM

http://www.discussfitness.com/forums/338977-post4.html

**.V.** · 13-Jun-06, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by K Robert

Will this principle work for any exercise? For instance, if I shadow-box intensely for 30 seconds and then slow down for 10-20 seconds - repeat.

Yes

etothepii · 14-Jun-06, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by K Robert

Will this principle work for any exercise? For instance, if I shadow-box intensely for 30 seconds and then slow down for 10-20 seconds - repeat.

As Welch said, yes, but...

There is something to be said for a full body cardio HIIT workout over, say, a stationary bike. Not that I do it... I use the stair master. But now that summer is here, I will probably switch my HIIT to jogging/spriting.

Since I have never boxed, I have no about shadow boxing as an HIIT exercise. I would say if you can do it intensly enough to get winded, sweaty, etc, then it should be just fine.

MissKris · 18-Jun-06, 09:40 PM

I think the key is just changing up the cardio as much as you can, if you get used to it, it will stop being effective. I do like interval training with minimal breaks in between sets or exercises. I've found that doing just body weight for resistance is sometimes beneficial.