Interval Training For Weight Loss - How to Get Leaner, Faster
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Why is this method favoured above others? how can you start using it today to see fast weight loss?and is there still a place for old school aerobic training? In this article I'll answer these questions and even give you a sample interval training program.
What is interval training?r
First things first, interval training simply means varying the intensity of your effort throughout your cardio session.
This would constitute one interval.
The amount of time spent sprinting versus resting will vary depending on your goals and fitness level, and can be performed on any piece of equipment.
The most widely accepted theory is that interval training causes a greater "afterburn" effect, elevating your metabolic rate and causing you to burn extra calories for hours after you have finished training.
So, which sounds more efficient to you? burning fat for just an hour or two a week while you are pounding a treadmill, or putting in a couple of 20 minute interval sessions and burning fat while you sleep? r
So this is why we think interval training for fat loss is so effective.
So, does it actually work? r
In a word; yes! A study in 1994 comparing interval training over 15 weeks to endurance training over 20 weeks concluded that the interval training group lost 9 times the amount of fat than the endurance training group! That's 9 times the results in 5 weeks less than the other group, pretty spectacular.
Bottom line; interval training gets the job done!
Enough talk- Give me an example!r
Okay then here we go.
If you are just getting started I would not recommend the treadmill however due to the amount of impact it involves.
Advanced trainees might try skipping, outdoor sprinting or even punching a heavy bag.
Sample four week interval training for fat loss workout:
Warm up - 5-8 minutes cycling at an easy pace.
Week 1- 1 minute at 9 out of 10 intensity (ie cycle VERY HARD!) followed by 2 minutes of easy cycling at lower resistance.
Perform 6 intervals.
Week 2- 1 minute at 9 out of 10 intensity, followed by 1 minute and 50 seconds of easy cycling.
Week 3- 1 minute at 9 out of 10 intensity followed by 1 minute and 40 seconds of easy cycling.
Week 4- 1 minute at 9 out of 10 intensity followed by 1 minute and 40 seconds of easy cycling.
As you can see, the rest is lowered progressively and the number of intervals increase.
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