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Do you do HIIT for fitness, health or just quicker results? | LAMBERT ON: Your fitness journeyThe basic structure of HIIT – short periods of high intensity exercise alternating with usually longer but still brief periods of lower intensity exercise.HIIT has been a common component of exercise regimens for many generations. It is designed to:· improve fitness and· performance.The format of HIIT can vary considerably – flexibleCertain research has concluded that HIIT improves the following:Insulin sensitivityblood pressure, andbody compositionThese improvements are equivalent to the improvements provided by moderate-intensity continuous training.Inactivity – Low intensity – mod – HighRisksCurrent capabilities prior to startingInjuries -more warm-up required v Time Barriers towards PARisk of injury is directly related to size of the physiologic overload i.e. the increase in volume or intensity - similarly the rates of MSK injuries are likely to be higher c/w lower intensitiesSafety – combo of poor technique at speedThe duration/intensity of bouts of high intensity periodsThe duration/intensity of periods of recovery periodsSimilarly, the number of cycles can vary.Device-measured physical activity, with fit-bits-apple-watches etcThe importance of the principles of physical activity:FrequencyintensityType andTimeThe health benefits of light intensity physical activity will be good for the majoritySimilarly, very short episodes of Med intensity PA for those gym-goers 2-3x pw..ContinuityThe best plans -PA or ex are the ones that people CAN and WILL continue to do over the long-term.When and for whom HIIT is appropriate remains to be determined.the HIIT population is small and selective, but there is a high level of interest