Long-Term HIIT Adherence Remains Mixed
While HIIT performs well in structured research settings, long-term adherence outside the lab remains inconsistent. Recent systematic reviews suggest that more moderate, repeatable approaches may better support sustained participation, adding…
Consistency Gains Ground Over Intensity Messaging
Across industry commentary, consistency is increasingly positioned as the primary driver of results. This perspective aligns with the growing emphasis on repeatability over spectacle, as more voices highlight habit formation…
HIIT’s Role in Aging – Benefits and Boundaries
While high-intensity training remains effective, new research adds nuance to how and when it is best applied. A recent review comparing HIIT and continuous aerobic training in older adults highlights…
Is HIIT Really the Best Fat-Burning Workout?
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has exploded in popularity over the past decade, often touted as the ultimate fat-burning workout. Its appeal lies in efficiency: short bursts of near-maximal effort followed…
The Science and Resurgence of Metabolic Training
Metabolic training is enjoying a notable comeback in fitness culture, driven by a blend of evidence-based benefits, consumer demand for efficient workouts, and the evolution of fitness technology. Described by…
High Intensity Training and Appetite Suppression
Vigorous exercise suppresses hunger more than moderate exercise for healthy adult men and women, according to a small study described in Journal of the Endocrine Society (2024). Among a group…
A New HIIT: Anaerobics With Music
The “anaerobics” format presented here brings back music and rhythm as the framework for high-intensity intervals.
HIIT Cycling With a Side of Strength
A well-rounded program includes cardio and resistance training, so how do you bridge the gap? Try HIIT cycling with strength.
How To Create a Workout Community
As we return to the group exercise studio, it’s good to remember how a workout community not only brings us together, but helps us thrive.
Sample Class: Tape-Box Workout
This fitness class with “tape box” workouts uses painter’s tape on the floor to create high-intensity agility and body-weight strength drills.
Sample Class: Band Blast!
If you want to keep participants engaged and challenged, this high-energy class will do the trick. Break out the exercise bands and add targeted strength moves to high-intensity intervals. This format includes three phases, each consisting of one Tabata round followed by four resistance exercises. Bands are safe, easy to use and portable, making this a great class to offer in any location.
