Baseer Maroof, LCSW · Raleigh, NC · Adults 21+
HIIT Training
HIIT is short bursts of hard effort with easy recovery in between. Interval coaches call it the quickest way to feel strong, clear and alive.
In the burst there is only breath, muscle and effort, and worry has no room. Then you recover, and a bright calm rolls in. Round by round, you learn you can handle hard things and bounce back.
Inside your body during HIIT
Your heart blooms on the hard part and settles on the easy part.
Tap a number to light it up.
An artistic picture, not a medical image. While the interval timer runs, it follows the timer.
More ways to see it
From below: the moment you leave the ground
Still life: shoes, rope and kettlebell, ready
From behind: the last hard sprint
Interval timer
Interval timer
Pick a level, press Start. Warm-up and cool-down are built in.
Ready
Stop right away for chest pain or pressure, fainting, or unusual breathlessness, and get checked.
Be careful if…
- Not active now, with heart, kidney or metabolic disease or chest pain: get medical clearance first.
- Joint problems: choose low-impact options like a bike, pool or uphill walk.
- Exercise has started to feel like punishment: go gently and keep your care team in the loop.
Sources
All sources, linked4 references⌄
- Martland R et al. Can high-intensity interval training improve mental health outcomes in the general population and those with physical illnesses? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2022;56(5):279–291. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34531186/
- Noetel M et al. Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ 2024;384:e075847. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38355154/
- Singh B et al. Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviews. Br J Sports Med 2023;57(18):1203–1209. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36796860/
- Riebe D et al. Updating ACSM’s recommendations for exercise preparticipation health screening. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2015;47(11):2473–2479. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26473759/
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