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High-Intensity Training

/haɪ ˈɪn.tə.sɪ.ti ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A form of exercise that involves short bursts of intense activity followed by rest or low-intensity periods.

    "High-intensity training can significantly improve cardiovascular fitness in a shorter amount of time."
  2. 2

    A training method used in various sports to enhance performance through increased effort and reduced duration.

    "Athletes often incorporate high-intensity training into their routines to maximize their endurance and strength."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'high-intensity training' combines 'high', from Old English 'hēah', meaning elevated or great, and 'intensity', from Latin 'intensitas', meaning strength or force. The concept evolved in the late 20th century as fitness regimens began to emphasize shorter, more vigorous workouts.

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🇫🇷French → English

Entraînement à haute intensité

Transliteration: ãtʁɛnəmã a ot ɛ̃tɑ̃site

"L'entraînement à haute intensité est efficace pour brûler des calories."

🇩🇪German → English

Hochintensives Training

Transliteration: hoːkɪnˈtɛnzɪvəs ˈtʁeɪnɪŋ

"Hochintensives Training kann die Ausdauer erheblich verbessern."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Allenamento ad alta intensità

Transliteration: allenamento ad alta intensità

"L'allenamento ad alta intensità è molto popolare tra gli atleti."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Entrenamiento de alta intensidad

Transliteration: entrenamiento de alta intensidad

"El entrenamiento de alta intensidad es efectivo para perder peso."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Treinamento de alta intensidade

Transliteration: treinamento de alta intensidade

"O treinamento de alta intensidade melhora a resistência cardiovascular."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

उच्च तीव्रता प्रशिक्षण

Transliteration: uchch tīvratā praśikṣaṇ

"उच्च तीव्रता प्रशिक्षण वजन घटाने में मदद करता है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

高强度训练

Transliteration: gāo qiángdù xùnliàn

"高强度训练可以有效提高心肺功能。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

고강도 훈련

Transliteration: gogangdo hunlyeon

"고강도 훈련은 체중 감량에 효과적입니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

高強度トレーニング

Transliteration: Kōkyōdo torēningu

"高強度トレーニングは心肺機能を向上させます。"

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