German Phrase
Beim HIIT machst du kurze, intensive Intervalle.
Meaning
The sentence explains that during a HIIT (High‑Intensity Interval Training) session you perform short bursts of very intense exercise followed by rest or low‑intensity periods. It emphasizes the structure of the workout rather than the specific exercises.
When to use
Use this phrase when describing your training routine, giving advice about HIIT, or explaining the concept of interval training to a German‑speaking friend or trainer.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BeimHIITmachstdukurzeintensiveIntervalle
Bei + dem → Beim
The preposition 'bei' contracts with the dative article 'dem' to form 'beim', meaning 'during' or 'at'.
Verb conjugation – machen
In the second person singular present, 'machen' becomes 'machst'.
Word order – verb second (V2)
German main clauses place the finite verb in second position; the subject follows the verb here.
Adjective declension – accusative plural
After a plural noun in the accusative, adjectives take the ending '-e' (e.g., 'kurze', 'intensive').
Noun gender – 'das Intervall'
‘Intervall’ is neuter; its plural is 'Intervalle' and takes the article 'die' in the accusative.
🗨In Conversation
Wie sieht dein Workout heute aus?
What does your workout look like today?
Beim HIIT machst du kurze, intensive Intervalle.
During HIIT you do short, intense intervals.
✕Common Mistakes
Bei dem HIIT machst du kurze, intensive Intervalle.
The preposition 'bei' contracts with the dative article 'dem' to 'beim'.
Beim HIIT machst du kurze intensive Intervall.
Plural noun 'Intervalle' needs the plural adjective endings '-e'.
Beim HIIT machst du kurze, intensiver Intervalle.
Adjective endings must match the accusative plural; 'intensive' not 'intensiver'.
↔Alternatives
Beim HIIT führst du kurze, intensive Intervalle durch.
During HIIT you carry out short, intense intervals.
Im HIIT‑Training machst du kurze, intensive Intervalle.
In HIIT training you do short, intense intervals.
Beim HIIT trainierst du mit kurzen, intensiven Intervallen.
During HIIT you train with short, intense intervals.
Cultural Tip
HIIT has become a staple in German fitness studios and home‑workout apps. The term 'Intervalltraining' is often used interchangeably, but HIIT specifically refers to very high‑intensity bursts (usually 20‑40 seconds) followed by equal or longer rest periods. When talking to native speakers, you can also mention popular German HIIT formats like 'Tabata' or 'BODYPUMP‑Intervalle' to sound more natural.