Do you know that high intensity interval training is very effective for fat loss? In one of the studies, researchers at Laval University in Quebec compared slow, steady aerobic training with interval training in a fat loss study. The researchers were shocked to find that the interval training group lost more fat than the cardio group.
Here is a 20 minutes high intensity interval training routine you can follow...
It consists of 5 minutes warm up, 4 minutes fast-pace + 6 minutes slow-pace, and then 5 minutes cool down.
For example, if you're going to run, follow the routine below...
- Warm up with light running for 5 minutes.
- Then run with hard or fast pace for 1 minute.
- Then slow down with light running again for 2 minutes.
- Repeat for a total of 4 intervals (for 10 minutes).
- Then finish with 5 minutes of low intensity (or light running) for a cool-down.
The table of your interval training routine should look something like the following....
For more information on high intensity interval training, check out "Turbulence Training for Fat Loss".
Thursday, January 10, 2008
20 Minutes High Intensity Interval Training Routine
