2. Most athletes undergo interval training which is a type of
physical and cardiovascular exercise that they do every
day in order to maintain their speed, agility, and to
improve their endurance. In this kind of training, a varying
degree of intensity is done from slow rate, then to
moderate, to high speed, then to slow rate again which
could be repeated several times depending on their
training program. The required period of time per interval
is strictly followed for effective results and for consistency
purposes; hence the training instructors time the athletes
for an equal duration per interval.
4. For a specific period of time, interval training is done
systematically.
5. - Low speed to warm-up. This should be from 3-5 minutes.
6. - Moderate speed to high intensity. This is done by doing
the moderate speed for 1 minute and then shifting to high
intensity for another 1 minute, doing the same interval 6
to 8 times.
7. - Low speed to cooling-off-- this is 3 to 5 minutes of low
speed as you gradually slow down to cool off.
8. The basic or the standard training for the first phase of the
three phases interval training is being mentioned above.
The second and third phases are more equipped for
conditioned athletes but you can still do these phases if
you really want to challenge yourself with your interval
training. However, it is recommended for beginners to
stick with the basic steps for several months. You can
apply the basic routine for calisthenics, jogging, running,
as well as bicycling or rowing, as these activities are
something a beginner can easily manage.
10. Now that you know what interval training is, how can you
start your own interval training routine. This can simply be
done by watching a video on athletes using an interval
training program, familiarizing yourself on how they do it.
Or you may be able to get a hold of some instructional
videos regarding interval training. The preferred method
would be to have a personal trainer who knows how to
effectively use interval training.
11. You can either watch a video on interval training being
performed by athletes, or you can get hold of some
instructional videos that show how to do interval training
step by step. Another option, which will give you better
results, is to find a personal trainer or coach that will train
you in the right way.
12. Interval training has been used extensively by professional
athletes. This goes to show how effective it can be,
because if it wasn't effective then why would the athletes
bother to do this type of training.
13. Interval training can be an option for average individuals
who want to trim down or lose weight. It has been proven
by athletes that have used this type of physical workout
that interval training helps to lose a great deal of weight in
a short period of time. Because it enhances the speed of
the body's metabolism that enables it to burn fat faster.