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Anonymous
So, has anyone used HIIT before?

I'm planning on starting it next week and I want to know if it actually works.

I'm about 5'8" and 190 pounds. I have quite a bit of fat around my midsection and thighs. How well will this get rid of it?
>> Anonymous
I do HIIT 2 or 3 times a week along with lifting, started 1 month ago at 5'11" 188. Was 178 after 2 weeks (don't know how much was water weight), and i'm going to weigh myself again tommorow.

I don't know how much better it is than regular cardio, but it definitely works.
>> Anonymous
I'm going to hold back the GTFO. With difficulty. Just google it, or check it out on wikipedia. You'll get a more comprehensive explaination that we can.

And yes, it works, and well.
>> Anonymous
I've heard great things, however I'm very skeptical and have yet to try it. I'd just straight up rather run my 3-5 miles every day at a moderate pace than only get 20 minutes of cardio, intense or not. There's too good a chance of me fucking up and wasting my time that way.
>> Anonymous
>>142053
>yes, it works, and well.
Was all you needed to say, because it was all he asked.
>> Anonymous
>>142053

OP here.

I could have looked up wikipedia or google, but it's a lot more satisfying when you get feedback from your peers. Yeah, I could look on Gamespot to see if GTA IV is any good, but it's a lot more comfortable to ask my friend who's played it if it's fun or not.

Thanks for the advice, guys.

Also, how do you time it? I was going to by a stopwatch tomorrow and it seems like it'd be a hassle timing every thirty seconds.
>> Anonymous
>>142060

The best method is to have another person time you, as they also keep you motivated, which is a major factor, you're going to want to quit after 3/4 cycles.
>> Anonymous
>>142060

It depends on what you're doing. If I'm rowing, there's usually a timer right in front of my face. When I jump rope, I know how many jumps I can complete in thirty seconds at a comfortable pace, and at a sprint. If I'm running, I'll do it on a track; and I know how far I can go in thirty seconds at a jog, and at a sprint, etc.
>> Anonymous
>>142065

That sounds like a good idea, if I can get my sister or something. I plan on doing it around 9:30 when I wake up for work, and usually no one but me is home.

But thanks. :)
>> Anonymous
>>142054

Well, keep this in mind:

Someone who does an hour or more of raw jogging or racewalking is probably going to have burned a lot more calories than someone who did 20 minutes of HIIT. The time invested into your cardio is directly related to the calories burned, period. You do it longer, you burn more calories are energy.

I've never tried HIIT myself. I'm sure it is effective, but it seems more like something you do when cramped for time or to train endurance (I remember reading about some kind of Norwegian endurance training with a strange name, the basic idea was to pick a distant object, sprint for your life to the object, pick another object, walk to that one, and keep repeating. Basically the same as HIIT and it was said to do wonders for endurance training).

Plus, as a cardiophile and someone who generally avoids serious lifting, I tend to want to ENJOY my walks and jogs. I push myself, yes, but I don't want to be so freaking worn out from 15-20 minutes of intense training that I didn't get to take in the scenery, fresh air, listen to my mp3 player, etc. Plus, I usually jog with my sister, and HIIT isn't really group friendly. All I know is standard cardio has kept me lean for years and it will continue to do so.

However, if HIIT helps someone accomplish a specific goal, then that's great. I'm just a little tired of seeing people with the "HIIT vs long period running" argument on this board, because it always boils down to a childish trollfest.
>> Anonymous
>>142075

OP again.

I do enjoy my long runs, too. And, I walk about an hour every day to/from work so I've got that covered. But, my biggest problem with long workouts is that I get bored. I read the article by the guy who invented it and I totally relate to him; I need something that keeps my active and that I can do in quick sessions. I think it's perfect for me.

However, I plan on still going on good half hour runs when I can, 'cause I like to take my dog with me and listen to music and stuff.
>> Anonymous
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/aerobic_fallacy.htm

a lot of interesting info... but I can't tell you how much is scientific and how much is anecdotal. The comparison pics are pretty interesting but I'm pretty sure Ben Johnson juiced.

Article TLDR: long-distance/length cardio trains your body to use calories efficiently (meaning you burn less). Makes sense, I guess.
>> Anonymous
>>142079

Honestly, I had/have problems with boredom as well. My best remedy was to just go outside and start briskly walking in a random direction, right through people's yards, wooded areas, etc. After I do this for about 20 minutes, I start doing my actual jog in a pretty random location and then just keep going until I end up somewhat close to my neighborhood, then do a cool down walk on the way home.

Or, hell, sometimes I just walk completely casually in regular jeans and a hoodie/t-shirt and don't worry about the fitness aspect of it. The way I see it is even if I'm walking around at a mere two miles per hour, I'm still being active and burning calories, and it's just so leisurely that I could do it all day and probably not get bored.

And it's important to have a partner and/or a good mp3 library, too.
>> Anonymous
>>142075

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/aerobic_fallacy.htm

Just read that article, and you will learn up some knowledge as to how HIIT is much better for weight loss than cardio.
>> Anonymous
>>142091

lol, you beat me to it.

And while ben johnson did juice, it doesn't mean every sprinter does, and they basically all look like that.