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EnergyJoule
10-09-2007, 02:13 AM
What percent of your max HR should you reach during the intense intervals of an HIIT session?
Erik
10-09-2007, 02:17 AM
Heart rate, percent MHR, etc really don't come into play as factors in interval training. I don't see it as a relative parameter. Rather, use a Rating of Perceived Exertion scale - ie. 1-10 with 1 being easy and 10 being max effort.
Blondell
10-09-2007, 02:19 AM
If you feel like you can check your HR, go harder. :lol:
EnergyJoule
10-09-2007, 02:32 AM
Heart rate, percent MHR, etc really don't come into play as factors in interval training. I don't see it as a relative parameter. Rather, use a Rating of Perceived Exertion scale - ie. 1-10 with 1 being easy and 10 being max effort.

Ok, so going by PRE, what intensity level do you recommend for the higher end of the threshold? (9-10?)
Erik
10-09-2007, 02:37 AM
Ok, so going by PRE, what intensity level do you recommend for the higher end of the threshold? (9-10?)

Shorter sprints - higher on the RPE scale.
Longer sprints - lower on the RPE scale.

So, a 30-second sprint would probably have you working at a higher intensity than say a 60-second sprint. Only because you simply can't work at the same intensity and run a longer distance.
Citruscide
10-11-2007, 03:19 AM
Shorter sprints - higher on the RPE scale.
Longer sprints - lower on the RPE scale.

So, a 30-second sprint would probably have you working at a higher intensity than say a 60-second sprint. Only because you simply can't work at the same intensity and run a longer distance.

Would that be relative? The last part - say - being able to put the max output on a 30 or 60 second sprint?

Say - Micheal Johnson - his 200m time his 100m splits were each faster than the 100m world record time. That would be insane for you or I - to be able to run each second of a 100m in the 200m faster than we could run a 100m all out. Granted, I'm referring to one of the most premier sprinters in Olympic history lol.

For all intents and purposes, however, I agree - I don't think anyone in here could do the same output for 30 at 60 seconds of all out sprinting.
JGWright
10-11-2007, 03:54 AM
A sprint is relative to the distance you need to run. Obviously a 400m "sprint" will not be just 100m "sprint" speed x 4.

Besides, its HIIT, not HIST.
Citruscide
10-11-2007, 04:12 AM
A sprint is relative to the distance you need to run. Obviously a 400m "sprint" will not be just 100m "sprint" speed x 4.

Besides, its HIIT, not HIST.

Valid points - but not relative.
JGWright
10-11-2007, 02:40 PM
Damn you're stupid.