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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There is also a private Pilates studio, Technogym fitness equipment plus daily fitness instruction that includes yoga, Pilates, strength training, pool conditioning, Barre, HIIT, body sculpting classes, and more.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Beats Fit Pro earbuds are designed with flexible, secure-fit wingtips to stay in place through runs, HIIT classes, commutes, and everything in between.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
So, nix that step by building a home gym that makes squeezing in a HIIT class first thing in the morning, a treadmill run at lunch or a yoga session on the fly much more doable.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Currently, Austin operates an online fitness platform called Katie Austin On-Demand Studio, which offers online classes for dance cardio, at-home strength training, HIIT training, kickboxing, and Pilates and Barre.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Beats Fit Pro earbuds are designed with flexible, secure-fit wingtips to stay in place through runs, HIIT classes, commutes, and everything in between.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
So, nix that step by building a home gym that makes squeezing in a HIIT class first thing in the morning, a treadmill run at lunch or a yoga session on the fly much more doable.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Currently, Austin operates an online fitness platform called Katie Austin On-Demand Studio, which offers online classes for dance cardio, at-home strength training, HIIT training, kickboxing, and Pilates and Barre.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“HIIT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/HIIT. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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