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Post by Paradox on Nov 12, 2012 13:48:20 GMT -5
Hey guys. I'd like to know your opinions on this subject. Have you tried HIIT? Does it really help? Have you got any sample HIIT workouts?  I'm an inline skater, but I also like running. I have a treadmill and I've been using it for almost 7 months now. My sessions last 60 minutes but sometimes it can get kinda boring, so I'd like to give HIIT a go but first I need some "external input." Thanks! |
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Post by gymrat on Nov 12, 2012 18:38:14 GMT -5
Eh. I think that interval training can be great. I don't like the term HIIT, it seems to lead to this idea that because you are working hard and then working less hard that you are the king of the gym and fitness. Keep in mind, I am mostly around high school students with all of their maturity or lack there off.
That isn't to say that interval training can't be great for you. I love certain types of interval training. Most people have certain types of intervals they like more than others. Tabata intervals and HIIT have become popular, hill sprints and 800 meter repeats seem to have fallen out of favor. Any sort of speed work is some sort of interval training, and provided that you really push yourself you can see great results.
As I disclaimer I don't really like the treadmill. It reduces the hamstring and glute involvement from running, which is important for performance off of the treadmill, muscle balance, and injury prevention. If you like it and aren't getting hurt, ignore what I say and go for it.
Some interval ideas for longer distances and times are 1:00 hard, 2:00 off, rinse and repeat. 1 min hard 1 off, 2 min hard 2 off, 3 min hard 3 off, 4 min hard 4 off, 3 min hard 3 off 2 min hard 2 off, 1 min hard 1 off. Be creative! You can go with shorter or loner rest breaks then I listed, just adjust your speed accordingly.
Heck, you could do inline skating intervals! If you find a nice block to skate around, you could "sprint" for half of the block, "cruise" for the other half and repeat a bunch of times.
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Post by skai on Nov 12, 2012 19:33:24 GMT -5
HIIT is fun when you're into it! I really enjoy it, and I plan to do it more hardcore than I am now next January after settling in my new apartment.
The things I'm doing now is circuit HIIT, which is 3-4 exercises done as many times as you can in 20 minutes. No resting time, and only rest when your body can't go on. Keep the mindset "The real workout starts when you want to stop", and it's doable. When you do do it, be careful though. I know that the first time I did it I threw up on the first day.
And when you do take breaks, only limit them to 10-15 seconds. You'll be surprised at how much you sweat from it.
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Post by triplecrown on Nov 13, 2012 13:33:59 GMT -5
I run marathons and interval training is terrific for any distance and any fitness level. You just have to adjust the time or distance or speed to your goals. Unfortunately most people think HIIT or intervals are the only training you need to do and I blame that on a distaste for long periods of cardio. Speedwork is a part of cardio training, but even Olympic sprinters do six mile long runs.
Speed and intervals are great for building muscle and intervals will help you build endurance to do those longer distances easier. There is a myth that 20 minutes of HIIT is equal to 45 minutes of slow cardio. It is true that you burn 14% more energy while doing intervals, but it does not add up and the after burn effect (burning more energy after the work out) is complete bull.
I do two days of track work a week. One day I run 200 meters hard, 200 meters easy for a total of 5k. Then I do another day of 400m hard, 400m easy for a total of 5k. It trains my body to run fast but to also run long. And it keeps me extremely fit. If you want to do intervals it will help, but do not expect miracles if you skip long cardio then you will be robbing yourself of better fitness.
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Post by zryu17 on Dec 21, 2012 12:30:55 GMT -5
Using interval training has got me to the point where I run at least 3 10ks every week. Also, if you have an elliptical running machine available, I have found that it gives the rest long term results.
Here is a good video about starting to run:
I hope any of this helps.
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Post by DarthAvarous on Dec 22, 2012 19:32:18 GMT -5
As I disclaimer I don't really like the treadmill. It reduces the hamstring and glute involvement from running, which is important for performance off of the treadmill, muscle balance, and injury prevention. I did not know this. Well, it won't matter much since I won't have a treadmill in 3 weeks. |
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