Interval Training: Why Longer isn't Always Better When it Comes to Exercise
There is no question that even fitness professionals as well as elite athletes get in a fitness rut. Some days that piece of exercise equipment can be your nemesis with long bouts of cardio looming and feeling like it will never be completed.
While, I encourage exercise and believe it should be something you look forward to, there are days where I have to get creative and “switch it up”. One of the ways that I like to do that is interval training. Interval training will have you looking at your treadmill, elliptical or bike with fresh eyes. You’ll be excited to jump on and get started. Here is how interval training works: instead of doing an entire hour of straight cardio at the same pace, try doing interval training for 30-40 minutes. For example, do a 20 30-second bout of cardio at a high intensity, followed by a 60 second rest period. Repeat that interval for the duration of the workout.
Interval training not only contributes to better results, it is also more efficient. You won’t be able to sustain that level of intensity endurance wise for the same amount of time. Therefore, on interval training days you’re saving yourself approximately 20-30 minutes!
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