HIIT on the elliptical

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 03-28-2008, 08:36 AM

In the last couple of days I came across an elliptical HIIT format that was posted by someone, and the "hard core" section was basically doing 30 secs high intensity, 45 sec recovery, trying to get this sequence in 8-10 times, then recovery of steady-state cardio for 4-5 minutes (?) until you reach 20 mins. I think that was it...?

Does anyone here do HIIT on the elliptical, and if so, would you please share at what degree your intervals/recovery are, how long they are, etc.?

This morning I did 1 min warmup, then 4 mins at med intensity, then alternated with 45secs-H*/30secs-recovery for a total of 9 times, then ended out steady state cardio for four mins or so. I finally finished after a small cool down speed at 22 mins.

Curious to see what everyone else does.

* One level higher intensity, and as fast as I could go

.

lovenuts · 04-25-2008, 03:52 AM

Twila,

I do 5 min warm up at low intensite, I use manuel level, so 5 min level 1
30 sec level 3 pushing max, 90 sec level 1 low to medium intensite,
30 sec level 4 pushing max, 90 sec " " :

I go up to the last level 9 and then if I still have time on my 20 minutes I do lower levels descending.

5 minutes cool down, all together approximatively 25 minutes.

LoraJR72 · 04-25-2008, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovenuts

Twila,

I do 5 min warm up at low intensite, I use manuel level, so 5 min level 1
30 sec level 3 pushing max, 90 sec level 1 low to medium intensite,
30 sec level 4 pushing max, 90 sec " " :

I go up to the last level 9 and then if I still have time on my 20 minutes I do lower levels descending.

5 minutes cool down, all together approximatively 25 minutes.

This is more or less what I do but the last 5 minutes are full throttle than allow a few minutes extra to cool down. My total is between 25-30 minutes.

hummingbird11 · 04-25-2008, 09:31 AM

just marking my spot on this yummy thread!

03-28-2008, 08:36 AM	#1
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 5,411 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 166 (12+) /Size 6-8/Fit-Toned-Lean 140-145 (5'7) WOE: Atkins/BFFM/Low carb & TKD	HIIT on the elliptical In the last couple of days I came across an elliptical HIIT format that was posted by someone, and the "hard core" section was basically doing 30 secs high intensity, 45 sec recovery, trying to get this sequence in 8-10 times, then recovery of steady-state cardio for 4-5 minutes (?) until you reach 20 mins. *I think that was it...?* Does anyone here do HIIT on the elliptical, and if so, would you please share at what degree your intervals/recovery are, how long they are, etc.? This morning I did 1 min warmup, then 4 mins at med intensity, then alternated with 45secs-H/30secs-recovery for a total of 9 times, then ended out steady state cardio for four mins or so. I finally finished after a small cool down speed at 22 mins. Curious to see what everyone else does. One level higher intensity, and as fast as I could go . __________________ *Twyla* ... "Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent." Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD) WORK IT!!! *"Research, absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically your own." Bruce Lee* 297 HOURS OF SUPER CALLANETICS ...THE MAGIC! My GOAL-SEEKING JOURNAL

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-25-2008, 03:52 AM	#2
lovenuts Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bella-Vista Posts: 188 Gallery: lovenuts Stats: Will be lean and strong Start Date: march 18 2008	Twila, I do 5 min warm up at low intensite, I use manuel level, so 5 min level 1 30 sec level 3 pushing max, 90 sec level 1 low to medium intensite, 30 sec level 4 pushing max, 90 sec " " : I go up to the last level 9 and then if I still have time on my 20 minutes I do lower levels descending. 5 minutes cool down, all together approximatively 25 minutes.

04-25-2008, 09:31 AM	#4
hummingbird11 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texan w/ Hawaiian Soul living in California Posts: 1,818 Gallery: hummingbird11 Stats: 175/165/145 ~ 5'8" WOE: Atkins/CKD ~ Organic ~ No Frankenfoods/No Sugar Start Date: 3/24/08 & 7/01/08	just marking my spot on this yummy thread!