Distance measurement method when practicing HIIT

HIIT stands for High Intensive Interval Training, which is a high-intensity interval training exercise. In addition, HIIT is also known as high-intensity Cardio.

1. Measure by time

This is considered the most popular measurement method in most exercises, you can watch most of the training instruction videos of the trainers using the countdown timer in each exercise. However, a huge limitation of this method is that not everyone can practice according to that time because each person has a different physical strength, especially for those who are just starting to practice, it will be difficult to keep up with the progress of the exercise and easily get tired.

2. Measure by distance

This method will be commonly applied in exercises such as jogging, but like measuring by time, this method is not applicable to everyone. For example, when running 100m, some people will only take about 12 seconds to complete and this is considered a reasonable time for practice, but some people will take about 25 seconds, and the time is too long and does not meet the standard.

3. Measure by feeling

This is a measurement method that depends on how each person feels when exercising, but the limitation is that it is often inaccurate. For example, when you exercise and feel your heart rate increase, start switching to lighter exercises and then switch to heavy sets.

4. Measure by heart rate

It can be said that this is the most optimal method because it is both accurate and suitable for each person. HIIT requires us to exercise so that the heart rate increases from 90-100% of maximum capacity in heavy sets and 65% in light sets.

So how do you measure your heart rate?

As for measuring heart rate, it is extremely simple, you can take advantage of the exercise machines at the gym, just put your hand on it and the machine will accurately measure your heart rate.