HIIT

High-Intensity Interval Training - alternating between intense exercise bursts and recovery periods. HIIT involves short bursts of maximum effort exercise (typically 20-60 seconds) followed by rest or low-intensity recovery periods (typically 10-60 seconds). A typical HIIT session lasts 15-30 minutes but burns comparable calories to longer steady-state cardio sessions.

HIIT is a core training concept that directly impacts your workout results. Applying it correctly to your exercise routine leads to more efficient workouts and faster progress toward your strength and muscle goals.

Set up HIIT workouts with 20-40 second work intervals and 10-30 second rest periods. Use exercises like burpees, mountain climbers, and jumping jacks. Fitnit can track your HIIT sessions and count reps in real time.

HIIT is closely connected to AMRAP, Caloric Deficit, Compound Exercise. Understanding these related concepts together gives you a more complete picture of training science and helps you make better decisions about your training program.