Exactly How You Feel During Every Stage of a HIIT Workout, as Told by Gifs
They’re one of the best things you can do to stay in running shape, but wow, they can be tough.
At this point, you’ve probably done your fair share of Half Marathon Training (HIIT for short), a type of workout that incorporates quick, powerful bursts of exercise with short periods of rest in between. That’s because HIIT workouts are one of the best ways to stay in running shape, since they improve your aerobic and anaerobic fitness, and build muscle.
[Blast through a series of HIIT sessions to boost running strength and prevent injury with the IronStrength Workout.]
Plus, HIIT workouts don’t take a long time to complete. But just because they’re short doesn’t mean they’re easy. In fact, they can be brutal. And as anyone who has any amount of HIIT experience knows, there’s a whole range of emotions that accompany this type of workout.
Below, nine thoughts that have probably gone through your mind from the beginning of a HIIT workout all the way to the end.
Okay, let’s do this!
Huh, this isn’t bad. I can handle this.
Wait, this is definitely getting harder.
I really thought I was in better shape.
I can’t possibly do another round of this. No way.
I just have to finish strong. This is almost over.
Second wind, let’s go!
It’s finally over—I did it! Will my breathing ever return to normal?
That’s right, I’m a total beast.
Danielle Zickl is a freelance writer who has 10 years of experience covering fitness, health, and nutrition. She's a graduate of Ithaca College. You can find her work here on Women's Health, and in many other publications including PS, SELF, Well+Good, Runner’s World, Outside RUN, Peloton, Men’s Fitness, and more.
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