Table 1 Intensity and work/recovery characteristics for the 14-week HIIT exercise intervention which was performed three times per week by previously-sedentary overweight/obese AA women in this study
Week | Intensity (% HRR) | Work Interval (s) | Recovery Interval (s) | Work/Recovery Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 | ||||
 1 | 75 | 30 | 210 | 1.0/7.0 |
 2 | 75 | 45 | 195 | 1.0/4.3 |
 3 | 75 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
Stage 2 | ||||
 4 | 80 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
 5 | 80 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
Stage 3 | ||||
 6 | 85 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
 7 | 85 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
Stage 4 | ||||
 8 | 90 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
 9 | 90 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
 10 | 90 | 60 | 180 |  |
 11 | 90 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
 12 | 90 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
 13 | 90 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |
 14 | 90 | 60 | 180 | 1.0/3.0 |