HIT sprints which way the best way?

[Homer_Simpson]

Guys going to get off the bike and try HIT sprints for the first time.? is which is the best way.30 sec jog-30sec sprint and so on or is it better to go 1min jog to get your legs back and than go all out 30 sec sprint and so on.

[as0l0]

the best way is to go 30 seconds all out and then jog/walk until you are recovered.

[Homer_Simpson]

unfreaking real!!!! within 2 mins of posting I get an answer.Without a doubt the ppl on this board are the best!!

[Rocky Barbella]

I do 15 sec sprint 45 steady...i thought that was the best way as it is harder to stay with it sprinting for a full 30s

[xtremelifter_87]

This is what I do:

Jog 1 lap of my local oval (which takes approximately 5 minutes).

Then I do 8 sets of 100m sprints with 10 seconds rest in between.

then I jog another lap of the oval to cool down.

So it ends up looking like this:

Jog 5 minutes

Rest 10 seconds

Sprint 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Sprint 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Sprint 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Sprint 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Sprint 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Sprint 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Sprint 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Sprint 20 seconds

Rest 10 seconds

Jog 3-5 minutes

Finish

[sawastea]

http://www.musclemedia.com/training/hiit.asp

[Liquid]

Originally posted by sawastea
http://www.musclemedia.com/training/hiit.asp

Well, they also say:
"Your HIIT program will likely be most effective if performed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, but if you can't do it in the a.m., do it at noon, night, whenever! "

[Boxman]

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I have nothing to add except that this is the most hilarious signature I've ever seen.

Actually I do have something to add. I recently started doing HIIT sprints with my dog, and he LOVES it! Sprints are the perfect exercise for dogs as it's just the kind of activity they do in nature. I started doing this after the vet told me my Golden Retriever was fat lol.

[musclemidget]

i know HIIT is effective b/c it boosts metabolism. understandably, this would be most effective done first thing in the morning. im wondering if HIIT is just as effective if done in the afternoon or in the evening. anyone know?

[xtremelifter_87]

Of Course! In fact, I wouldn't advise doing HIIT on an empty stomach--since glycogen is being used primarily during high intensity excersise--and if you don't have any carbohydrates for fuel, guess what your body will burn for energy....muscle.

The old "do cardio on an empty stomach" myth is outdated. During HIIT, your focus is on raising your metabolism--hence the calories burned afterwards, not the "fat" burnt DURING the actual session.

[Bignbuff]

I personally like the 20 second sprint-40 second recovery intervals. That's just my opinion though.

[t.renz]

I go to a track, warm up for a 1/2 mile (2 laps) then do 2 miles sprinting the strait parts of the track, the do another 1/2 mile jog to cool off.

[Bignbuff]

Originally posted by t.renz
I go to a track, warm up for a 1/2 mile (2 laps) then do 2 miles sprinting the strait parts of the track, the do another 1/2 mile jog to cool off.

Yup yup. I like to sprint the straighaways and jog the curves.