What is HIIT?

HIIT or high intensity interval training is a way of training where you give an all-out, maximum effort in quick, short bursts of exercise followed by short, sometimes active, rest periods. Also known as interval training and sprint interval training.

HIIT is a great way to boost your metabolism and burn fat for hours after you’ve finished your workout. It also helps to:

• retain and build lean muscle,
• increase your fitness level,
• reduce your stress levels,
• increase insulin resistance,
• slow down the ageing process,
• and improve your overall health.

It’s heaps of fun too – no more boring cardio or weights that you can’t bear!

The Travelling Trainer way of training your body uses little to no equipment in short, sharp, exhilarating workouts that’ll leave you feeling great.

Who is HIIT For?

The Untrained Individual

Starting off at the easier end of the HIIT spectrum, you’ll work slightly less intensely and with longer rest periods. In no time, you will build up your fitness and move onto harder, more intense workouts as you progress.

The Trained Individual

Those of you already working out and with a good base level of fitness will find HIIT workouts will increase your speed, power and endurance, anaerobic threshold, maximal oxygen consumption and your general athletic performance.

The Busy Individual

Much shorter than traditional cardio training, HIIT workouts give you the same benefits (and more) so are perfect to fit into your busy life. Being busy is no longer an excuse to overlook your fitness.

Mums and Dads

All HIIT workouts and group fitness classes are kid friendly and we encourage kids to join in. We can tailor sessions for Mums 6 months post-partum and Dads too. The kids often show us how to smash fabulous burpees as well!

Children and older individuals

Every HIIT workout can be adapted for every age and ability, so with very few exceptions anyone can do HIIT.

You can participate in HIIT in a personal training session or as part of a group fitness class in Taupo.