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Originally Posted by toosoretowalk
I find intervals both punishing and boring, if you can believe that. There's no creativity in it. It's all about repetition and waiting for the next interval to start.
Everything I've read about HITT says running is the best way to do it. The next best is a cardio machine, like a cycle or rower, where you can easily judge your exertion level.
So here's the rub. I've never been the biggest fan or running or cardio machines. If I had my druthers, I'd do jumping jacks 'til my arms fall off rather than get on an elliptical.
But I've been reluctant to think outside the box when it comes to my intervals (I do the 1 min. hard, 2 min. light/moderate routine) because I want my sessions to be effective. Burpees are the craziest thing I've tried. Mostly, I run (treadmill or track) or row. And I don't like either.
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And what do you like to do? You mentioned kickboxing class. What else?
HIIT has been proven to be an effective way to facilitate fat loss. But it's not the ONLY way. Or as every exercise guru will tell you, "The best exercise is the one you'll actually do."
I hate running, too. You couldn't pay me to do a marathon, ever.
Do you have much fat to lose? Weight lifting itself will reshape your body given enough time and clean eating.