Tag Archives: group exercise

HIIT: Super Cardio Edition

Posted on May 10, 2016 by G

This morning I got myself out the door early and headed to HIIT class. We had a different instructor today, who formatted a lot of Tabata-style cardio, alternating butt kicks and high knees with lunges and squat jumps and all … Continue reading →

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The day I lost my mind in HIIT class

Posted on April 26, 2016 by G

Decline pushups (feet up on a step) on a Bosu Superman planks on a Bosu (opposite arm and leg raised) Burpee pushups with a Bosu Aside from being on a Bosu, these all have in common that they are some … Continue reading →

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Is there a “too much”?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by G

I’m singing that song again this morning… HIIT is kick my butt… HIIT is kick my butt… Regular HIIT instructor is out still, so we had a replacement (different replacement from last week). He kind of dialed it in– he … Continue reading →

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HIIT, now with more HIIT

Posted on June 18, 2015 by G

I think it’s time for a rest day. This morning’s HIIT class was taught by a different instructor than usual, and it was really hard. 20 minutes of varying levels of high intensity with no breaks longer than 20 seconds. … Continue reading →

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HIIT dissatisfaction

Posted on May 28, 2015 by G

I managed another good, if slightly abbreviated, night of sleep last night and reluctantly rolled out of bed at 5am to get to HIIT on time. This time the intervals were done on Bosu balls, which nearly caused me to … Continue reading →

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HIIT and hemp protein, how cliche

Posted on May 21, 2015 by G

I got my butt out of bed, onto the train, and into the gym early this morning for another HIIT class. Now I’m singing another little song to myself: HIIT is kick my butt, HIIT is kick my butt… (It … Continue reading →

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What’s this HIIT thing all about?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by G

The 7am Thursday yoga class was replaced with a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class. That’s a workout format that’s always intrigued me; a short period of being absolutely miserable and then you’re done. So, I gave it a try. … Continue reading →

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Whatever it takes

Posted on January 15, 2015 by G

It’s barely 10 am and I’m already wiped out! My day started early with 7:30 yoga class. Today’s class didn’t feel as awesome as usual, and there was a point where my left quad felt burning at the point of … Continue reading →

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Leaving it all on the mat

Posted on December 18, 2014 by G

Well, I was probably past due for a breakdown, so it’s not surprising that I found myself in tears during shavasana in yoga class today. The class was tough– not because the poses were challenging, but because my body feels … Continue reading →

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Rough day, good yoga

Posted on December 4, 2014 by G

Once again, I realize that I am way too old to go out drinking on weeknights. We had a celebratory happy hour for a coworker and it was all very adult, 2-beers-and-go-home, until I went to the bathroom and came … Continue reading →

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