How to Use HIIT in a Sentence

HIIT

abbreviation or noun
  • What are some common types of HIIT?
    — Marissa Gold, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
  • My goal was to get under 90 seconds for strength workouts, and under a minute for HIIT.
    — Mellanie Perez, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Large gym chains now offer hot versions of HIIT, strength training, and pilates classes.
    — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In sum, testers named this a standout, lightweight and breathable short for running, hiking, or HIIT.
    — Jenny McCoy, Outside Online, 27 June 2024
  • Your body is capable of bouncing back—and a quick HIIT session could offer a helpful boost on that front.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Many low-impact endurance workouts are easier to stick with long-term compared to HIIT.
    — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
  • My wife Maria and I have been doing HIIT classes 2-3 days a week for a couple years.
    — Bill Hoogterp, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Still, as Machowsky pointed out, HIIT isn’t for everyone.
    — Julia Sullivan, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Fitness classes include bungee, spin, boxing, HIIT, pilates and more.
    — James Barrett, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Compared to a control group, the HIIT group had improved sleep quality and less daytime sleepiness.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Of the many different types of HIIT available, Fredericson says burpees stand out.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Some are lightweight and great for lounging while others are compressive and supportive enough for HIIT workouts.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Offering mid-level support, this bra can be a go-to for yoga, pilates, barre, or, depending on your cup size, even a spin or HIIT class.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023
  • So, nix that step by building a home gym that makes squeezing in a HIIT class first thing in the morning, a treadmill run at lunch or a yoga session on the fly much more doable.
    — Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Steady-state cardio is often used for daily conditioning, and HIIT to boost performance.
    — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Steady-state cardio focuses on keeping a consistent, moderate pace, while HIIT uses short bursts of hard work and short bursts of rest.
    — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Choosing the Best Cardio Style for You Both HIIT and steady-state cardio can be great for your health.
    — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • A far cry from compressive running bottoms or sets made for HIIT classes, the pairs below are designed for lounging or chiller movements like stretching.
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2024
  • Whether that’s slowly jogging in a pool or trying aquatic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is up to you.
    — Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Levey adds that the versatility of this mat means it can also be used for non-yoga activities, like HIIT workouts.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Steady-state cardio is easier to sustain and may lead to more fat loss, but HIIT offers big benefits in less time and increases your fitness quickly.
    — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Some vests are designed for light cardio workouts like plyometric drills, while others are better fits for HIIT workouts and long hikes based on the materials and fit.
    — Sabrina Talbert, womenshealthmag.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Move it to your bicep with the additional bicep strap to get the best heart rate accuracy for high intensity workouts like HIIT classes.
    — Michael Sawh, Wired News, 13 May 2025
  • My inability to slow down even seeps into my exercise choices, which usually consist of cardio or HIIT workouts.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Running, cycling, HIIT, and jumping rope are all examples of cardio exercise proven to improve cholesterol profiles.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
  • My Align Pants held up through hundreds of HIIT workouts and runs in college, with buttery-soft material that stays in place even during the sweatiest days.
    — Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Unlike other options with bulky padding and back clasps, the seamless bra looks flattering under tight tops and keeps everything in place when jumping during HIIT classes.
    — Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
  • This keeps the shoe flexible but supportive enough to offer stability during HIIT workouts and circuit training.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
  • New research suggests that, compared to moderate exercise, HIIT may offer older adults more benefits.
    — Julia Sullivan, Health, 23 Feb. 2026

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