Training Tips: Interval Workouts
The
following workouts can be performed on any type of
cardiovascular machine (treadmill, elliptical,
recumbent bike, etc.)
20 Minute Workout
Exercises at a slow, comfortable pace for 2 minutes
(Warm up)
Exercise as fast as you can for 2 minutes
Return to a slow, comfortable pace for 2 minutes
REPEAT this 3 more times
Exercise at a slow, comfortable pace for an
additional 2 minutes (Cool down)
30 Minute Workout
Exercise at a slow, comfortable pace for 2 minutes
(Warm up)
Increase to a brisk pace for 25 minutes
Return to a slow, comfortable pace for 3 minutes
(Cool down)
40 Minute Workout
Exercise at a slow, comfortable pace for 3 minutes
(Warm up)
Increase to a brisk pace for 7 minutes
Return to a slow, comfortable pace for 3 minutes
REPEAT this 2 more times
Exercise at a slow, comfortable pace for an
additional 7 minutes (Cool down)
Any Length Workout
Exercise at a slow, comfortable pace for 3 minutes
(Warm up)
Exercise as fast as you can for 1 minute
Return to a slow, comfortable pace for 1 minute
or
Exercise as fast as you can for 30 seconds
Return to a slow, comfortable pace for 1 minute and
30 seconds
REPEAT this as many times as possible
Return to a slow, comfortable pace for 3 minutes
(Cool down) |
