How to Use HIIT in a Sentence
HIIT
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In sum, testers named this a standout, lightweight and breathable short for running, hiking, or HIIT.
— Jenny McCoy, Outside Online, 27 June 2024 -
Offering mid-level support, this bra can be a go-to for yoga, pilates, barre, or, depending on your cup size, even a spin or HIIT class.
— Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023 -
But some people are a little of everything: weight lifters, trail runners, HIIT enthusiasts — where’s the legging for them?
— Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023 -
A far cry from compressive running bottoms or sets made for HIIT classes, the pairs below are designed for lounging or chiller movements like stretching.
— Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2024 -
Fitness classes include bungee, spin, boxing, HIIT, pilates and more.
— James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023 -
Some vests are designed for light cardio workouts like plyometric drills, while others are better fits for HIIT workouts and long hikes based on the materials and fit.
— Sabrina Talbert, womenshealthmag.com, 19 Apr. 2023 -
Levey adds that the versatility of this mat means it can also be used for non-yoga activities, like HIIT workouts.
— Jenny McCoy, SELF, 18 Sep. 2023 -
The most comfortable sports bra for HIIT classes will have a higher level of compression than a low-impact yoga bra—and each bra type comes in dozens of fabrications, cuts, and colors to choose between.
— Cortne Bonilla, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 July 2023 -
Unlike other options with bulky padding and back clasps, the seamless bra looks flattering under tight tops and keeps everything in place when jumping during HIIT classes.
— Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024 -
An on-staff trainer leads regular group workout sessions, including yoga, pilates, HIIT, and bootcamp, some of which take place in the park (complimentary for guests).
— Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024 -
Combining four things—strength training, HIIT, cardio, and rest—is a regimen that has been shown to work by increasing metabolism and burning extra calories after the workout.
— Jennifer Cohen, Health, 11 Aug. 2023 -
On the other end of the spectrum of exercise intensity is high-intensity interval training, or HIIT.
— Jason Sawyer, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2024 -
My inability to slow down even seeps into my exercise choices, which usually consist of cardio or HIIT workouts.
— Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024 -
On the other hand, high-impact sports bras with encapsulation and compression help prevent bounce, necessary for cardio workouts like running and HIIT classes.
— Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2023 -
Harder workouts—say, like HIIT classes or sprint sessions—are more physically taxing, and your body can’t differentiate between physical and mental stress.
— Ashley Mateo, SELF, 31 Oct. 2023 -
New research suggests high intensity interval training (HIIT) can do more to improve fitness than moderate-intensity workouts.
— Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Aug. 2024 -
Anaerobic exercises, for example, include activities that allow for bursts of intensity over short periods of time—activities like HIIT, weight training, and tabata.
— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024 -
Common examples of anaerobic exercise include weightlifting, sprinting, powerlifting, medicine ball drops and high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
— Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024 -
The mesh-like material provided cooling ventilation during strength training and HIIT workouts without transferring sweat to her shirt.
— Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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