Q; What is Interval Training?
A: Interval Training consists of short bursts of maximum effort exercise followed by brief rest periods. An example of an Interval Training workout would be to sprint for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of walking or a light jog.
Q: What are the benefits to Interval Training?
A: Interval Training increases physical endurance, burns more calories thus causing greater weight loss, keeps your blood pressure in check Interval training strengthens your heart and lungs and increases your energy.
Q: How is Interval Training better than my step Aerobics class?
A: Interval Training is both an Aerobic and Anaerobic workout so you are not only working your cardiovascular system you are also working your muscles which has been proven to raise your metabolism both during and well after your workout.
Q: Do I need any kind of special equipment to do Interval Training?
A: No Interval Training can be done with bodyweight exercises, weights, kettlebells, sprints, a junp rope and treadmills the list for Interval Training is endless.
Q: I haven't worked out in a long time can I do Interval Training?
A: First off if you have not worked out in a long time or ever go get a physical and your doctors okay before starting any kind of fitness program Interval Training or anything else. Then start your Interval Training slowly ease into it.
As an example walk at a normal pace for 30 seconds then at a brisk pace for 30 seconds then back to normal etc. Then as your fitness levels increase start sprinting and jogging.
Interval Training along with a sound nutrition plan are two of the keys to a healthier and fitter you.
A: Interval Training consists of short bursts of maximum effort exercise followed by brief rest periods. An example of an Interval Training workout would be to sprint for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of walking or a light jog.
Q: What are the benefits to Interval Training?
A: Interval Training increases physical endurance, burns more calories thus causing greater weight loss, keeps your blood pressure in check Interval training strengthens your heart and lungs and increases your energy.
Q: How is Interval Training better than my step Aerobics class?
A: Interval Training is both an Aerobic and Anaerobic workout so you are not only working your cardiovascular system you are also working your muscles which has been proven to raise your metabolism both during and well after your workout.
Q: Do I need any kind of special equipment to do Interval Training?
A: No Interval Training can be done with bodyweight exercises, weights, kettlebells, sprints, a junp rope and treadmills the list for Interval Training is endless.
Q: I haven't worked out in a long time can I do Interval Training?
A: First off if you have not worked out in a long time or ever go get a physical and your doctors okay before starting any kind of fitness program Interval Training or anything else. Then start your Interval Training slowly ease into it.
As an example walk at a normal pace for 30 seconds then at a brisk pace for 30 seconds then back to normal etc. Then as your fitness levels increase start sprinting and jogging.
Interval Training along with a sound nutrition plan are two of the keys to a healthier and fitter you.
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit Turbulence Training
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