HIIT

abbreviation or noun

ˈhit

: 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.—

Sudhakar Jha

Examples of HIIT in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

For that next pilates class or HIIT circuit, wear an oversized silhouette from Anine Bing beneath a cool-girl trench and atop a cashmere hoodie. —

Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024 For You Some people are ditching HIIT workouts in favor of steady-state cardio workouts. —

Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024 Schneider adds that the air-fan bike is really designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT), not traditional cycling workouts. —

Danielle Dimeglio, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024 Our Expert Panel Casey Cohen is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, NASM CPT, who teaches 20 cycling and HIIT classes a week at Life Time Fitness. —

Cai Cramer, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for HIIT