HIIT Question

[Big Johnny69]

I can't do the treadmill. After a couple of minutes of running/jogging my shins are so sore I wouldn't be able to walk for days. So I've given up on that and turned to the bike for my cardio.

This is my routine:

30 secs of flat out pedalling, then 90 secs of moderate pedalling. I usually up the resistence for the 30 secs bursts, then tone it back down for my 90 secs. Is it better to keep at a light resistence for the duration of my cardio session or is it better to up the resistence? Want to make sure I'm doing it right.

[Durk]

Try putting the incline up on the treadmill as high as it goes.

[clicker666]

I can't do the treadmill. After a couple of minutes of running/jogging my shins

You don't need to run/jog if that's stressful. As suggested above, increase the incline of the treadmill. I also like to crank the speed to just before you would have to break into a jog. That should have your heart rate high enough to have an effect, and will help your legs adjust to the repetitive nature of the treadmill.

As you adjust to walking on the treadmill you will be able to increase they speed or incline, or both.