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Norwegian 4x4

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Last discussed Sep 14, 2026

A high-intensity interval training protocol consisting of 4 intervals of 4 minutes at high intensity with recovery periods between.

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Bryan Johnson
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Used for: Improving VO2 max, endurance, and heart health Praised: Gold standard for improving VO2 max, most effective for boosting endurance an...

"One of my personal favorites, the Norwegian 4x4. Norwegian 4x4 is gold standard at the moment for improving VO2 max. The Norwegian 4x4 interval training is one of the most effective ways to boost endurance, heart health, and VO2 max."

You're Exercising Wrong · ▶ 9:46 · May 26, 2026
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Andrew Huberman
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Used for: High-intensity cardio to elevate heart rate near maximum vs: Listed alongside Airdyne 20-on-10-off as alternative HIIT options

"You do Norwegian 4x4, you do the aerodyne bike, like 20 on, 10 off."

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Tim Ferriss
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"If I'm trying to do a Norwegian 4x4 or something like that — like 4 minutes on, 3 minutes off, or 4 minutes on, 4 minutes off — do you find that not to be the case for yourself, or how do you approach it?"

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"So, he put him on a 2-year training program which involved the Norwegian 4x4. By the end of the two years, these people were working out about five..."

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Tommy Wood
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"The HIT group did the Norwegian 4x4 protocol. It's 4 minutes of running at 85 to 95% of maximum heart rate with 3 minute rest in between, done four times over."

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