HIIT to Get Fit: Interval Training for Cardiometabolic Health
LIVE WEBINAR DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 4:00–5:30 pm CT
Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version. The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.
INSTRUCTOR (click on the name below to read faculty bio)
DESCRIPTION
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) describes a style of exercise involving repeated bouts of hard work interspersed with recovery periods. The method is commonly viewed in the context of athletic performance and is an essential component of the training programs of high-level endurance athletes. The concept of interval training to improve health, including in a rehabilitative context or when practiced by individuals who are insufficiently active or deconditioned, has also been advanced for decades. This webinar will consider the practical application of diverse HIIT protocols including the potential for brief, vigorous intermittent exercise to improve health and reduce cardiometabolic disease risk.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the physiological basis of interval training for cardiorespiratory fitness and health
- Interpret evidence regarding the effect of various interval training strategies in both healthy and diseased states
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and feedback survey in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date.
AUDIENCE
Athletic Trainers (not for BOC CEUs), Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists: Check Back Soon!
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 汤头条app is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 7/31/2025.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Disclosures:
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Martin Gibala, PhD Has nothing to disclose.
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