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  1. 1. Max effort 1180s
  2. 2. Rest30s
  3. 3. Max effort 2180s
  4. 4. Rest30s
  5. 5. Max effort 3180s
  6. 6. Rest30s
  7. 7. Max effort 4180s
  8. 8. Rest30s
  9. 9. Max effort 5180s
  10. 10. Rest30s

Insanity-style workout timer — Max Interval Training

Max Interval Training, the format used in Shaun T's Insanity, flips the classic HIIT ratio: 3 minutes of near-max effort followed by 30 seconds of rest, repeated 5 times. Tickline chains the whole 17.5-minute session and beeps every transition.

Frequently asked questions

What is Max Interval Training?

Max Interval Training, the format used by Shaun T's Insanity, flips the classic HIIT ratio: long, near-max work intervals of 3 minutes followed by 30 seconds of rest, repeated 4–6 times.

Is this the same as HIIT?

It's a cousin. Standard HIIT uses short 20–40 second bursts; Max Interval Training pushes the work interval to 3 minutes to stress the anaerobic system harder.

Do I need to be fit for this?

Yes — it's intense. Start with 3 rounds and add one per week only when you can finish clean.

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