HIIT on an Inclined Treadmill?

[dyce22]

General and simple question...do you, personally, perform HIIT on an inclined treadmill? And, whether you do or not, would you advise it, or do you think it has negative, or dangerous effects? Just asking because I'm kinda new to HIIT, but I have been performing Max-OT cardio this way for a while.

[*bishy*]

Originally Posted by dyce22

General and simple question...do you, personally, perform HIIT on an inclined treadmill? And, whether you do or not, would you advise it, or do you think it has negative, or dangerous effects? Just asking because I'm kinda new to HIIT, but I have been performing Max-OT cardio this way for a while.

There is no problem with inclining the treadmill...in fact it helps and is usually recommended to those who have hit the max speed on the treadmill. It really increases the intensity. Try it out and let us know what you think. Just don't start off with a 10% incline right off the bat...that could end badly LOL!!!

Good Luck and ENJOY!!!!

[Canz]

since this is a HIIT topic, does anyone know of a site that shows how you HIIT and what it would look like for the duration you do it. I have heard a lot about it and want to try it

[Boarding]

Originally Posted by dyce22

General and simple question...do you, personally, perform HIIT on an inclined treadmill? And, whether you do or not, would you advise it, or do you think it has negative, or dangerous effects? Just asking because I'm kinda new to HIIT, but I have been performing Max-OT cardio this way for a while.

Well I've got a trusty old treadmill in my room and the incline really pushes it. If for some reason or other putting maximum speed isn't an option, increase the incline. It can also hecticly top up the intensity.

[b.spencer]

I did it just yesterday, and I really like walking HIIT a lot. 20 mins HIIT on the treadmill, 4.5-5 mph, 8-12% variable incline. It was a great set of cardio. But, you do need to be ready to do HIIT with the incline, as it feels quite a bit different that flat walking/running.

[J1n]

I dont. i like to do HIIT outside. if im at the gym and i do HIIT i do it on the eliptical. i just dont like that i have to push buttons to speed up or slow down. eliptical same thing you just slow down or speed up there no pushing buttons. but i personally like to run outside then do be in the gym running on a treadmill or eliptical. i only do cardio in the gym if its to cold or raining outside.

[dyce22]

Well, I already do Max-OT cardio on a 15% incline, and I like it because it burns more calories than the flat surface (of course)...so what would be the benefit of dropping the incline to add speed?

The couple times I have tried HIIT, I was doing a 15% incline and 30 second intervals of 6 mph, so why would I drop to a flat surface and do sprints at around 13 mph or so?

[Ryan_Cunningham]

First, yes, increasing the incline on a TM/running uphill is a great way to perform HIIT because you are less likely to sustain a hamstring injury. I started doing hill sprints and incline TM work after severely pulling my R hamstring and have noticed a great increase in leg strength and endurance due to the extra workload.

Second, wow, *bishy* is incredible.

[dgessler]

Originally Posted by J1n

I dont. i like to do HIIT outside. if im at the gym and i do HIIT i do it on the eliptical. i just dont like that i have to push buttons to speed up or slow down. eliptical same thing you just slow down or speed up there no pushing buttons. but i personally like to run outside then do be in the gym running on a treadmill or eliptical. i only do cardio in the gym if its to cold or raining outside.

They have treadmills where u can program an interval setup.

[nish_z28]

I like to do mine outside and sprint to a light post or so, then jog, basically set a nearby target...