3 types of Hitt workouts you must try now.

H to the I to the I to the T Baby!!!!!!

Whether you are just starting your health and fitness journey or a veteran in the workout world, HITT class is a must try. It remains popular among fitness enthusiasts due to its high energy atmosphere, calorie burning advantage, cardio health, metabolism boost and muscle growth potential. HITT ( High Intensity Interval Training) can be incorporated into any fitness class/routine, no matter what your goals are. There are a plethora of different HITT style classes, here are 3 examples of HITT classes you will be addicted to!

Circuit Training

Just think of it as moving from station to station in a circle formation, hence the word circuit. You will perform a different exercise at each station for a short period of time followed by a short rest in between stations. In a traditional circuit style class, you will go around the circle 2 or 3 times with 6 to 12 stations. If you are slightly HDHD or bored easily this is for you!

                              Class Example

6 Stations set up in a circle. 40 seconds work/20 seconds rest. Full circuit 2 times. 

                                   Station 1, Jump Squats

                                   Station 2, Butt Kicks

                                   Station 3,  Bicep Curls/Curtsy Lunges

                                  Station 4,  Push Ups

                                  Station 5, Crunches

                                 Station 6,  Skull Crushers/ Toe Reaches 

Tabata

A Tabata workout is basically HIIT on crack! The idea is to execute each movement to the fullest for 20 seconds followed by a very short 10 second recovery, each exercise is performed 8 times in a classic Tabata class. This is great for anyone who is ready to level up their HITT game.

                                                Class Example

                                  4 Exercises/ 8 Rounds Each

                       Quick Feet, 20 Second work/10 Second Recovery

                       Deadlifts, 20 Second work/10 Second Recovery

                      Front Press, 20 Second work/10 Second Recovery

                     Chest Press, 20 Second Work/10 second Recovery

Stationary Bike/Spin Class

Fun fact, a spin class is basically a 45 minute to 60 minute HITT style workout. Weather you are sprinting, climbing hills, playing with speed or power, you are practising HITT.

Class Example

Stationary Bike Drill, 4 minute song

30 second flat road

30 second sprint

30 second recovery

30 second sprint

30 second recovery

Repeat until the song is finished

Conclusion

So what did we learn? HITT is more of a concept than a workout class, you can incorporate it into any fitness program, it can be done anywhere, you can use equipment or use your individual body weight. What are your favorite HITT inspired classes or workouts? Let me know, I would love to hear.