Recovering between HIIT sessions: sleep, easy days and red flags
Learn how to structure your training week, use active recovery days, and prioritize sleep to adapt safely from high-intensity interval workouts.
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Heart rate during interval training: zones, lag and limits
Learn how to track heart rate during interval training. Understand maximum heart rate estimates, sensor lag, perceived effort, and recovery.
Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP and classic intervals compared
Learn the differences between Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, and classic intervals. Discover how to choose the right high-intensity format for your fitness goals.
A 20-minute bodyweight HIIT workout with low-impact swaps
Complete a challenging 20-minute high-intensity interval session at home without equipment. Includes a warm-up, clear intervals, and no-jumping options.
Using RPE to pace your intervals
Learn how to use the Rating of Perceived Exertion scale to pace high-intensity intervals, pair it with heart rate data, and optimize your rest periods.
Starting HIIT as a beginner: a cautious four-week guide
Learn how to safely introduce high-intensity interval training into your routine. This cautious four-week progression focuses on pacing and recovery.
What HIIT actually is: work, rest and the ratios between them
Learn the exact mechanics of high-intensity interval training, including how to measure exertion and structure work-to-rest ratios for effective workouts.