When we’re hitting intervals!
You’ve heard me say it many times: interval training is the best way to burn fat and boost fitness–and the science proves it. In fact, shorter interval workouts can be more effective than much longer workouts done at a moderate intensity. Read all about it on this NYT blog.
Check out this article from Livestrong, which reminds us that for these intervals to work, you really have to stress the body by increasing the duration or intensity of the work intervals. In our class we vary it–sometimes making the work intervals short but at a really tough anaerobic pace, sometimes longer but at a slightly lower intensity (at the top of our aerobic zone). The Livestrong article also reminds us that recovery is critical–both between work intervals and after a hard interval class.
Want more? Read why these types of workouts burn more fat on this link from Active–and I love this link for reminding us of the do’s and don’ts–like ensuring you’re properly warmed up, easing into interval training when you’re new/ returning to a sport, and limiting interval training to a couple times a week to avoid overtraining.
Whew! That’s enough reading for this week!
