C25K v HIIT

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Wenchelda · 30/04/2016 12:39

Just wondering which is better for generally getting fitter and shifting a bit of weight?

I'm 2 weeks in to c25k and not hating it, whereas whenever I've tried anything remotely like HIIT, I've found it really hard and not at all enjoyable. However a personal trainer relative has said that HIIT would be more effective.

Any thoughts or experience? Thanks

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RJnomore1 · 30/04/2016 17:33

They're for different training goals really. C25k is about building endurance and hit is about burning fat. However both will help you get fitter in the long run.

nbee84 · 30/04/2016 17:32

The most effective one will be the one you stick at

Personally, I find hiit to be a great calorie burner and good for improving my fitness but it wasn't a class I attempted until I'd got myself up to a reasonable fitness level. Maybe stick with the c25k as you enjoy it more and then try a hiit class when you're fitter to see if you enjoy it more then. No reason why you couldn't combine the both.

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Wenchelda · 30/04/2016 16:35

Anyone?

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