Running or walking, intervals are a time efficient way to get lean!
Interval training is alternating periods of hard work with low-intensity recoveries. This type of training can help push you off a plateau—boosting aerobic fitness and burning a load of calories.
The Plan
Run with it. To blast your body into shedding fat, do this interval workout once or twice a week. Not a runner? See recommendations below.
The Workout
Cardio – Intervals
Find a hill, a set of steps or bleachers for this simple, yet effective calorie burning workout. If you don’t have hills, you can use the local track or pedestrian path.
Warm up (5-10 min.)
1. Cardio/RPE 6-7 (30-60 sec.)
• Walking Recovery (30-60 sec.)
2. Cardio/RPE 7-8 30-60 sec.
• Walking Recovery (30-60 sec.)
3. Cardio/RPE 8 (30-60 sec.)
• Recover 30-60 sec.
4. Cardio/RPE 8-9 (30-60 sec.)
• Recover (30-60 sec.)
5. Cardio/RPE 8-9 (30-60 sec.)
• Recover (30-60 sec.)
6. Cardio/RPE 8-9 (30-60 sec.)
• Recover 30-60 sec.
7. Cardio/RPE 7-8 30-60 sec.
• Recover (30-60 sec.)
8. Cardio/RPE 6-7 (30-60 sec.)
• Recover (30-60 sec.)
9. Cool down (5-10 min.)
• Flexibility
