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Courtney asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 7 years ago

i keep taking breaks in my hiit workout?

Hello. So this is day 1 of workout, i decided i want to do 2 hours of soccer and 20 minutes of high intensity interval training along with 15 minutes of strength, no im not getting ahead of myself. im doing 2 hours for soccer because i love it, and i need to practice a lot so 2 hours a day is good for me. but i just did 10 minutes of my hiit workout and i paused like 5 times ! it really affects my calorie burning because my heart rate goes down . but afterall this IS my first day, im sweating badly though! and i was exhausted easily (not overweight ) i just dont have a good endurance. Should i just pause when i need to until the point where i dont pause at all? like work my way up to the point of NO stopping? Thanks!!

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    The last part of your workout (step ups) would be considered HIIT, yes. When you rest during the step up portion, do not sit down. Walk around for active recovery. If you get light headed, then yes, sit down. If not, walk around. People with low blood pressure get light headed every now and then, especially after workouts involving the legs and bending. Best of luck and good health!

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Hiit means INTERVALS. If you're doing low intensity cardio for two hours, why do high intensity with intervals right after?????

    Source(s): Mind boggled....
  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    you shouldn't be playing soccer and doing hiit on the same day.

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