HIIT Workouts?

[Cameronswmp9]

I have been reading some of the threads here, Reddit, ARFCOM, and down several rabbit holes that are the internet and the HIIT threads are coming up a few times. I have been reading and writing down some notes on some different HIIT workouts I have read, and curious as to what HIIT workouts you are doing?

Sort of, in a “I’ll do this but I am not going to like it” sort of way (kind of like how my girlfriends probably felt in high school/college)

My HIIT workouts are more geared towards cardio/increasing workload capacity

3 days a week, I will run 40 yds (too old to truly sprint), rest 30 sec, then do 10 box jumps, rest 1.5 min, repeat for a total of 4-5 sets

3 more days a week, I do the following:
50 jumping jacks
40 sit ups
30 sec plank
20 air squats
10 burpees
Rest 2 min, repeat for 3-4 sets

These are done in the evenings so I can still lift in the mornings

This is a good one with body weight. I was looking at some with Kettlebells, running (including running stairs), and some swimming. One thing I like is the different routines and ability to change them, just seeing what everyone else does.

@MadMardigan brought up the question a while back in a thread, just tagging him to let him see this as well.

 

[CZfool68]

I was/have been doing HIIT cardio workouts. On light days I simply walk 3-6 miles at a fast clip. Depends on time available and how sore I am from the previous day. On hard days I do intervals or I ruck a pack. The interavals consist of walking until I am warmed up and then 40-50 yard sprints alternating with maybe 1/4 mile walks. Rucking is usually a good pack with at least 50 lbs and a very fast walking pace. The only problem is that I have never been flexible and the sprints tend to wreak havoc on my super tight hamstrings. It is good for me, but Even with extra stretchingmy hammy's get tight. I could use a nice 20 year old masseuse or trainer to work my hammy's bit my wife says no.

 

[Geerubb]

Not exactly the same thing - but I just started adding some EMOM'S to my weight training to get some cardio in. Today was 5 mins of 8 reps for deadlift / 2 pull ups and 10 push-ups

 

[Chuckman]

I was/have been doing HIIT cardio workouts. On light days I simply walk 3-6 miles at a fast clip. Depends on time available and how sore I am from the previous day. On hard days I do intervals or I ruck a pack. The interavals consist of walking until I am warmed up and then 40-50 yard sprints alternating with maybe 1/4 mile walks. Rucking is usually a good pack with at least 50 lbs and a very fast walking pace. The only problem is that I have never been flexible and the sprints tend to wreak havoc on my super tight hamstrings. It is good for me, but Even with extra stretchingmy hammy's get tight. I could use a nice 20 year old massue or trainer to work my hammy's bit my wife says no.

If you are rucking with more than about 40-45 pounds, you are setting yourself up for injury. The optimum load for workout and distance rucking is 45 pounds, but adjusted for weight, 35 pounds if you are under 150 pounds, 40-45 if over.

 

[Chuckman]

I love me some Tabatas, but you can't do more than a few sets before crapping out. That's how they are designed.

There are several apps that hit "HIIT", my fave is ManFIT. If you don't care for apps, I will do 10 burpees, sprint for 30 sec, 10 burpees...x 4 or 5 sets. Then 20 push-ups, sprint, push-ups...x 4-5 sets.

 

[chrishf12]

Checkout Darebee.com they have a bunch of free workouts and programs that use little to no equipment.

 

[Cameronswmp9]

Checkout Darebee.com they have a bunch of free workouts and programs that use little to no equipment.

I have been looking over this site as I've had time around working for the man and I like a good bit of it! I still have a lot to look over still too!

 

[Duane]

Steady state cardio. There.

 

[fishgutzy]

Spinning classes are great for HIIT type. Leaders vary the intensity. Some will do a Tabata set in the middle.

 

[Chuckman]

I have been looking over this site as I've had time around working for the man and I like a good bit of it! I still have a lot to look over still too!

I had not heard about darebee and have been playing around on the site. It looks like good stuff. I am going to see if they have an app.

 

[rintintindog68]

I do structured CrossFit 4X week at a gym. More specifically CrossFit Endurance which emphasizes running of course (rowing for individuals with bad knees etc). There's a bit more emphasis on body weight, Dumbell/ Kettlebell work versus the Olympic Lifting frequently seen in regular Crossfit. It's definitely less wear and tear on the body then regular CrossFit programming. Started in 2010 and never looked back.

The group setting works better for me because I just push harder trying to stay ahead or keep up with other students in the workout.

 

[Cameronswmp9]

I had not heard about darebee and have been playing around on the site. It looks like good stuff. I am going to see if they have an app.

It looks like they do, I haven't downloaded it because the data at work is horrible (will probably take about an hour to download) but the quick look looks like it's the workouts more than the nutrition part of it.

 

[Cameronswmp9]

Starting these tomorrow. In for the suck at first, but know it's good stuff and principle.

 

[MadMardigan]

I am probably just going to use my elliptical in the mornings till I get a sweet going.

But my plan: Mon - Wed HIIT, Thursday Weight, Friday HIIT, Saturday yoga, Sunday Weights

Fasting 18/6 Mon - Fri, Normal weekends.

 

[Cameronswmp9]

I am probably just going to use my elliptical in the mornings till I get a sweet going.

But my plan: Mon - Wed HIIT, Thursday Weight, Friday HIIT, Saturday yoga, Sunday Weights

Fasting 18/6 Mon - Fri, Normal weekends.

I did some cardio with running, jumping jacks then a Sprint, with a spirited walk back down the hill, pushups then Sprint. Looking at some different bodyweight exercises, mainly so I don't have to lug gear in and out of the house while others sleep (but want to add weights later). Wanting to get some different routines so they aren't all the same.

We have a stationary bike but don't have room in the house, we did in our last place but not here. That would be great for this.

 

[Bocephus]

Here is one I just saw on Spartan.com. Switch up the lifts (shoulder press, flat press, etc) and you can hit most of the muscle groups throughout the week

21 Single-arm dumbbell snatches, burpees over the dumbbell

15 Single-arm dumbbell snatches, burpees over the dumbbell

9 Single-arm dumbbell snatches, burpees over the dumbbell