Course Description

The popularity of high intensity interval training is on the rise. High intensity interval training sessions are commonly called HIIT workouts. This type of training involves repeated bouts of high intensity effort followed by varied recovery times.

The idea is that you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time.

A high-intensity workout increases the body’s need for oxygen during the effort and creates an oxygen shortage, causing your body to ask for more oxygen during recovery. This afterburn effect is referred to as Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) and is the reason why intense exercise will help burn more fat and calories than regular aerobic and steady-state workouts.

Whatever your level of fitness, HIIT exercises are a great way of keeping active as they can be tailored to suit your needs and ability.

In this course, our Fitness Instructor Sean Connolly, takes you through all you need to know to get on track.

Fitness Instructor

Sean Connolly

Seán is a certified Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer EQF Level 4, through the National Training Centre (NTC) based in Dublin. His love of fitness stems from long distance running as well as strength and conditioning. He believes in maintaining an overall balance in mental and physical health. Helping people achieve their goals through personal training, education and commitment is his passion.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    HIIT Exercises

    • Before you get started...

    • Video 1 - Intro to HIIT

    • HIIT. What you need to know

    • Video 2 - Beginner Level

    • Nutrition for HIIT exercises

    • Video 3 - Intermediate Level

    • Setting ​SMART exercise goals

    • Video 4 - Advanced Level