HIIT
abbreviation or noun
: 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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Whether that’s slowly jogging in a pool or trying aquatic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is up to you.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Pull up to a Wellness Festival with yoga, HIIT, sound baths, workshops and more at Bank of America Stadium.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
And here’s the coolest part: phytochemicals, fasting, HIIT, and sauna also raise BDNF, meaning that training your body to handle stress makes your brain more adaptable, too.
—Dr. Sharon Bergquist, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Today's top artists like Two Friends and Loud Luxury provided the beats, while fitness gurus like Tyler Cameron led HIIT workout classes (in between pong tournaments hosted by Grace O'Malley, of course).
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Pull up to a Wellness Festival with yoga, HIIT, sound baths, workshops and more at Bank of America Stadium.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
And here’s the coolest part: phytochemicals, fasting, HIIT, and sauna also raise BDNF, meaning that training your body to handle stress makes your brain more adaptable, too.
—Dr. Sharon Bergquist, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Today's top artists like Two Friends and Loud Luxury provided the beats, while fitness gurus like Tyler Cameron led HIIT workout classes (in between pong tournaments hosted by Grace O'Malley, of course).
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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“HIIT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HIIT. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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