Interval Training.
What used to be an old secret for some Olympian runners, is now becoming very popular for all athletes and general fitness population. Interval training has proven to improve fitness quickly, improves vascular health, decreases CAD risk factors, and reverses risk factors of metabolic syndrome.
You may like this training style because of the intense effect it has on your metabolism and caloric expenditure. It does this by disrupting the body's homeostasis (normal balance), thus making it more effective than continuous cardio exercise. Another great benefit is that this creates a higher post-workout metabolic rate, burning many more calories in the following 24 hours than continuous cardio.
So, you are thinking, what is a good way to develop an interval workout. Check these tips out.
When developing an interval program, there are 4 variables available to manipulate: time/distance, intensity, time of each recovery period, and number of reps.
Developing for Aerobic: use work periods of 3-5 min and recovery periods equal or less than work periods.
Developing for Anaerobic Capacity: use work periods of 30 sec - 2 min and recovery periods 2-4 x's as long as work period.
Developing for Anaerobic Power: use work periods of 5-15 sec and recovery periods of 3-5 min.
Ok, butt up and get moving and try these---- IT WILL WORK!!!
Please tell me your results after trying this for 2-3 weeks. Thanks
What used to be an old secret for some Olympian runners, is now becoming very popular for all athletes and general fitness population. Interval training has proven to improve fitness quickly, improves vascular health, decreases CAD risk factors, and reverses risk factors of metabolic syndrome.
You may like this training style because of the intense effect it has on your metabolism and caloric expenditure. It does this by disrupting the body's homeostasis (normal balance), thus making it more effective than continuous cardio exercise. Another great benefit is that this creates a higher post-workout metabolic rate, burning many more calories in the following 24 hours than continuous cardio.
So, you are thinking, what is a good way to develop an interval workout. Check these tips out.
When developing an interval program, there are 4 variables available to manipulate: time/distance, intensity, time of each recovery period, and number of reps.
Developing for Aerobic: use work periods of 3-5 min and recovery periods equal or less than work periods.
Developing for Anaerobic Capacity: use work periods of 30 sec - 2 min and recovery periods 2-4 x's as long as work period.
Developing for Anaerobic Power: use work periods of 5-15 sec and recovery periods of 3-5 min.
Ok, butt up and get moving and try these---- IT WILL WORK!!!
Please tell me your results after trying this for 2-3 weeks. Thanks
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