high-intensity exercise
nounUK /ˌhaɪ ɪnˈtensəti ˈeksəsaɪz/
US /ˌhaɪ ɪnˈtensəti ˈeksərsaɪz/
Exercise that makes your heart beat fast and makes you breathe hard.
Running fast and jumping rope are kinds of high-intensity exercise.
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2. Short bursts of very hard activity used to build strength and speed.
The coach added high-intensity exercise to the team's practice.
3. A type of training that mixes fast, hard moves with short rests.
High-intensity exercise like sprinting then resting can boost your stamina.
4. Physical activity done at a level where talking is difficult.
During high-intensity exercise, you can only say a few words at a time.