Have you ever felt like there just wasn’t enough time to exercise? REHIIT with Dr. Lori Sherlock might be the answer to your lack of time. This 20-minute pool workout is based on the science behind Reduced-Exertion High Intensity Interval Training and the evidence that REHIIT delivers similar results to longer duration workouts.
FRUSTRATED BY LACK OF TIME TO EXERCISE?
A "perceived lack of time" is one of the most common reasons people give for not exercising. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), along with other major fitness organizations, recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. This time commitment can be rather daunting for some people. The science behind REHIIT is that similar fitness results can be achieved in a fraction of time. Research was based on 10-minute workouts, and that even included a short warm-up and cool down.
WHAT IS REHIIT?
REHIIT is a form of HIIT that uses the lowest possible exercise volume to achieve benefits like those of other workouts. It's a time-efficient alternative to cardio and even other HIIT workouts, which can still be very fatiguing and require 30 minutes and more. A typical REHIIT session can be completed in just 10 minutes, including a warm-up and cool-down. Dr. Lori’s version is around 18 minutes. Below, watch her talk briefly about the workout and then read the Workout Summary.
REHIIT WORKOUT SUMMARY
This workout includes a short warm-up and cool down and two exercise segments. A typical REHIIT workout features 3 minute intervals of lower intensity exercise followed by 30 seconds of max effort. Sprints are typically used for the max effort. In water, the knees can be lifted high during the sprints and the arms can be used to make white water. One of the major barriers to exercise adherence is the discomfort and negative perception associated with intense workouts. The short 30 second sprints in the buoyant environment of water are much more doable for many people. Additionally, the focus and duration of the lower intensity exercise intervals is designed to be a less strenuous and more tolerable exercise experience compared to high intensity workouts.
Below is the breakdown of the REHIIT workout with Lori.
REHIIT EXERCISE SEGMENT 1
Includes two 3-minute intervals and two 30 second max effort sprints.
REHIIT EXERCISE SEGMENT 2
Includes one 3-minute interval and two 30 second max effort sprints.
Poolfit extends gratitude to Lori for sharing her extensive knowledge and passion for water exercise. Check out Lori’s full library of Poolfit videos and stay tuned for one more video with her posting later this fall.