Let me pose you a question: would you rather go down to the video store (if it hasn’t yet gone bankrupt) to hire a DVD, or stream it from the comfort of your own home? You’ve probably answered: the comfort of your own home, unless of course you get all nostalgic about walking down the street to hire discs. I know I do!
Okay, okay, now let me pose you a further question: would you rather spend one hour exercising, or 30 minutes? Stop, don’t answer that just yet. What if I were to say that both workouts would give you equivalent results? Unless you’re a time wasting enthusiast, pain junky, or DOMS devotee you’re probably going to answer 30 minutes. Well a new (old) exercise regiment known as high intensity interval training (HIIT) is offering just that.
Yes, if you believe one of the internet’s many great fitness prophets…
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Is it healthful? 
Would you believe me if I told you I’d prefer three hours to 30 minutes? HIIT training is either a capper to a long summer ride or a winter/spring workout… 😜
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Haha mate, I feel exactly the same. From a personal stand point I feel better after a longer session and ultimately more fulfilled.
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I never know with this. I did the insanity programme in 2012 and in many ways I felt fitter than I’ve ever felt, and my body felt the most ‘tight’ it’s ever been. But I tried to go for a run a couple of weeks after I’d finished the programme and I had barely any stamina. I know they’re different types of exercise, but I just kinda thought my overall fitness level would’ve helped me a little bit.
It’s annoying because I really want to be a runner, but over winter hiit is amazing because you can do it in your living room without fear of slipping on your ass in the ice, lol!
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I’m surprised that the HIIT didn’t help. Although generally the more similar your training is to the sport you want to do the better it prepares you.
Haha so true – such a great form of exercise to stop you from slipping on your ass!
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