High intensity training
High Intensity Training (pronounced: hi-intensity training) is a form of strength training. It is characterized by brief and intense bouts of exercise, with the aim of maximizing physical performance within minimal time.
Etymology
The term "High Intensity Training" is derived from the words "high", "intensity", and "training". "High" is from the Old English 'heah', meaning "of great height, tall, lofty, high". "Intensity" comes from the Latin 'intensitas', meaning "stretching, straining". "Training" is from the Old French 'trainer', meaning "to pull, draw, drag".
Definition
High Intensity Training (HIT) is a method of exercise that involves short bursts of maximum-intensity effort, typically interspersed with periods of low-intensity recovery or complete rest. The goal of HIT is to stimulate the body's adaptive response, which leads to improvements in cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and body composition.
Related Terms
- Anaerobic Exercise: Exercise that involves short bursts of high-intensity activity.
- Aerobic Exercise: Exercise that involves prolonged periods of moderate-intensity activity.
- Interval Training: A type of training that involves alternating periods of high-intensity and low-intensity activity.
- Resistance Training: A type of exercise that involves the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds strength and endurance.
- Circuit Training: A form of body conditioning that involves endurance training, resistance training, high-intensity aerobics, and exercises performed in a circuit.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on High intensity training
- Wikipedia's article - High intensity training
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