Originally Posted by
sanjuro_ronin
Be careful with HIIT.
You have to ge in relative good shape to use HIIT, it is HIGH INTENSITY after all.
Warm up well and cool down well.
The vast majority of HIIT data that is used to advocate HIIT is from true HIIT methods such as Tabata.
It is total "balls to the wall" training and NOT for everyone.
Typical HIIT is great and is much better than the moderate crap, but don't expect the same results as true HIIT.
Be forewarned.
And yes, I am a HUGE proponent of HIIT, I have some awesome HIIT workouts for MA and the heavy bag.
None of them are for anyone that isn't ready to puke.