HIIT 30-Minute Guide
30 minutes of high-intensity intervals demands more than just showing up. From the first burst to the final recovery period, smart nutrition helps you sustain power and recover faster. This mini guide breaks HIIT fuelling into three simple stages to help you perform at your peak throughout.
Impact Pre-Workout
or Origin Pre-Workout Dry Scoop
or THE Pre-Workout
Prime your energy stores for high-intensity intervals with 30-45g fast-acting carbs and 300-500mg sodium.
Impact Hydrate Electrolyte Sachets
or Origin Intra-Workout
or THE Electropower
Maintain hydration during intense intervals with 200-400ml fluid and 250-350mg sodium.
All-In-One Recovery
or Impact Vegan Protein
or THE Recovery
Kickstart recovery after your session with 20-30g protein and 500-750ml fluids.
Fuel Up
HIIT 30-Min Guide FAQ
HIIT 30-Minute sessions demand sustained anaerobic energy for 30 minutes of high-intensity intervals. Carbohydrates are your primary fuel source during these efforts, with pre-session intake helping ensure adequate energy availability. Consuming 30-45g of easily digestible carbs 30-90 minutes before training can support your workout readiness. For this reason, we've included Impact Pre-Workout, Origin Pre-Workout Dry Scoop, and THE Pre-Workout in your preferred stack as convenient pre-session formats.
For HIIT 30-Minute, we recommend Impact Hydrate Electrolyte Sachets, Origin Intra-Workout, and THE Electropower. These portable formats are designed for easy consumption during activity without interrupting your interval rhythm. Whilst most sessions under 45 minutes don't require intra-workout carbohydrate fuelling, having these products available establishes good hydration habits for warmer conditions. Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions contribute to the maintenance of endurance performance during prolonged endurance exercise¹, making these products valuable as your training progresses.
HIIT 30-Minute training creates the stimulus for progressive adaptation. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass², making post-session nutrition an important recovery component. We've selected All-In-One Recovery, Impact Vegan Protein, and THE Recovery as convenient post-workout formats and to help you meet your protein needs within the optimal 30-120 minute post-session window.
For a 30-minute HIIT session, aim for 30-45g of carbohydrates 30-90 minutes before the workout. This intake supports glycogen stores and maintains performance during the intense intervals. Intra-workout carbohydrates are generally not required for sessions under 45 minutes, as pre-workout stores are sufficient.
Product choice depends on your individual tolerance and the timing of your workout. Caffeine (200-400mg) is highly recommended to reduce perceived exertion during maximal efforts. However, for evening sessions, a stim-free option is advisable to avoid sleep disruption. Your stack includes caffeinated options like THE Pre-Workout for optimal focus and endurance during daytime sessions.
Event-day nutrition is only part of the bigger picture. How you fuel before and after your 30-Minute HIIT makes a huge difference to your training and recovery. For everyday support, explore our Protein Guide to find the right protein for your goals, and try our Goal Selector to build a supplement routine tailored to you.
¹ Carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions contribute to the maintenance of endurance performance during prolonged endurance exercise.
² Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.