Interval Training To Burn Fat And Build Muscle
Posted by Guest on Oct 21, 2008 in Aerobics • No commentsIf you haven’t already discovered the numerous benefits of interval training then please do yourslef a favor and read this article and see for yourself why interval training is quickly becoming the number one personal workout program for both it’s fat burning potential, it’s ability to build muscle strength and it’s cardiac benefits.
Interval training is able to build leg muscular strength and endurance, melt fat off your body and give your heart a good workout simply because it is two forms of cardio in one.
Interval training is the use of two different exercises back to back and without rest in between. jogging for 2 minutes and sprinting for 2 minutes for example. If you’re busy and you have no more then 20 minutes then how would you like to build more toned legs, burn fat and get a good cardio workout because that’s what you get with interval training.
The great thing about interval training is that you can do it anywhere… on the beach, at the park on a hike, the possibilities are endless… First you’ll want to strecth out. Then you’ll want to follow that up with a light warm up. Oce you’re warmed up, you can begin with a light jog. My rule of thumb is that you should be able to carry a light conversation with someone for this to be considered a light jog. You’ll do this for two minutes and then you’ll pick it up a notch…
Basically what you’re going to do is jog for two minutes and then once those two minutes are up you’re going to pick up your jog to an all out sprint! Jog and then sprint. Jog and then sprint. Jog and then sprint. All in two minute intervals. Back and forth. Back and forth.
An interval training workout is very simple but extremely effective because you burn fat while jogging, you build muscular strength in your hamstrings, thighs and calves while sprinting, you burn a ton of calories because of the sheer intensity of the sprints and you give your heart a great workout.
You can continue on with your hour long marathon cardio sessions or you can try interval training today.
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