ADDRESSING THE TRENDS: HIIT CARDIO
HIIT(High-Intensity-Interval-Training) has been identified as a top 5 fitness trend by the American College of Sports and Medicine Worldwide Survey every year since 2014. It’s a trend that’s here to stay. That’s why we recommend including options for HIIT training in many of the facilities that we design.
“These exercise programs typically involve short bursts of high-intensity bouts of exercise followed by a short period of rest. Although there are several commercial examples of HIIT, all emphasize higher intensities (above 90%) of maximum during the higher intensity segments followed by periods of rest and recovery.”
- ACSM Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends 2019
HIIT CARDIO
One of our favorite ways to “HIIT IT” is with the Assault Series from Precor:
Assault AirRunner
The Assault AirRunner is extremely popular. It’s completely powered by the exerciser. This is especially great for HIIT training because you can change speeds at will. Since HIIT training is defined by all-out effort followed by brief rests, you can see why that instant speed change is helpful. We also love that you can move it anywhere! It’s lightweight, has a convenient handle and is easy to roll on its front wheels. Since it doesn’t have to be plugged in there are no limits on where you can place it for a special event or class. You can even roll it outside in nice weather to expand your space. Whether your members are newbies to fitness or seasoned athletes, the Assault AirRunner will invigorate their workout and give them something to thank you for.
AirBike Elite
Normally using an exercise bike is just a lower body exercise. Not with the AirBike Elite. Pedal, pull or push for an unlimited variety, full-body workout. Plus, the greater the speed and force, the greater the resistance. Automatically. Once again, a perfect HIIT machine. Self-powered and easy to move, this is another piece to roll outside to expand your space.
AirRower Elite
To complete the trifecta is the Assault AirRower Elite. Thanks to Crossfit, rowing has long been on the rise in popularity. It targets nearly your entire body: legs, triceps, pecs, deltoids, obliques, glutes and abs. Can you see how powerful that is for HIIT training where are all-out effort is a must? And the unique fan-based resistance of the AirRower means your exercisers can’t overpower the machine, no matter how hard they try.
We love that all of these machines are built with the durability that HIIT requires. Sweatproof, corrosion resistant, reinforced, powder coated, sealed and more. All the details are taken care of. Precor knows what it takes to build a piece of equipment that will last and has earned a reputation for doing just that since 1981.