When it comes to HIIT, there’s a lot of smoke-n-mirrors. In many of our education seminars, I say you should put an “S” in front of the “HIIT”. Let’s be truthful about what HIIT really is.
Getting strong is easy. But can you lift heavy and fast? Over my many years of training, competing and coaching, it was obvious the athletes who had speed often prevailed. This holds true in many different circumstances, and it may be a significant reason aging athletes maintain a prominent level of performance and success as they reach their 40s or beyond. The element of speed is often lost when considering how to program an athlete or anyone looking to get more functionally fit.