HIIT

abbreviation or noun

ˈhit

: 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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Four resistance training sessions per week, two to three high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions and a focus on functional movements. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Nov. 2024 While workouts like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have only been popular since the early 2000s, many other types of exercise have been around much longer. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 The classes are 45-minute HIIT workouts structured to encourage members to interact with one another and are designed not only to get people fit but to foster relationships. —

Brin Snelling, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Hosted by Christy Sports and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, the event includes an hour-long high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, plus gear tuning, music, mingling and refreshments — all for free. —

Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for HIIT