In today’s world, a lot of conversations include the words, ‘There’s probably an app for that.’ Sad, but true, there normally is an app. Last week, I downloaded a (free) HIIT Interval app. You can set specific times for: Prep Time, Work, Rest, Rounds, Cool Down; and it totals the time at the bottom. So you know when you set it up how long it will take to complete the entire circuit.
Yesterday, I knew I had some time between finishing up my running miles and Body Pump. Since I haven’t been staying for the spin class after Body Pump (too much), I decided to get in a quick spin on my own. I set the time for 10 rounds, 1 minute of work, 1 minute of rest = 20 minutes total. On the 1 minute of work, I had a flat road (minimal resistance), stayed seated, and worked on speed. One the one minute of rest, I did a standing climb (increased the resistance). And kept repeating – so not really resting. I could have also set it for 20 rounds, 1 minute of work and no rest time, so it would just keep alerting me every minute. Either way works. It made the time go quickly and was a lot easier than focusing on the clock. You can set it to either buzz or ding to alert you when each interval/rest period is up.
This is a great app to have, it’s simple and intuitive. You can use it while traveling to do a body weight circuit.
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