Interval training consists of exercise at high intensity, or sprints, for a period of time, followed by low intensity, resting, exercise for a period of time. These "sets" (of high intensity followed by low intensity) are repeated to build stamina and speed all while burning calories. Interval training has been scientifically proven to be more effective in losing weight and toning muscle.
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Here are just a few things to keep in mind as you start interval fitness training to achieve the greatest results:
• The intensity of your sprint intervals will determine your success. Usually measured from 1 to 10, with 1 being not moving at all and 10 being pushing yourself to your personal peak, the more intensely you work out, the sooner you'll see results. So go for your personal best every time.
• Start with fewer intervals and take longer resting periods. As you progress, you'll be able to take on more sets and reduce your resting periods.
• Keep workouts regular. As interval training is very efficient in burning calories even for days at time, it is most effective to use it 1-3 times a week at the most. You want be able to push yourself to your peak every time, make sure you give your muscles ample recovery time.
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• Maintain a healthy diet. When focused on weight loss, an emphasis on proper intact of vegetables could be of support. If your goal is muscle tone, plenty of protein could be the key.
• The intensity of your sprint intervals will determine your success. Usually measured from 1 to 10, with 1 being not moving at all and 10 being pushing yourself to your personal peak, the more intensely you work out, the sooner you'll see results. So go for your personal best every time.
• Start with fewer intervals and take longer resting periods. As you progress, you'll be able to take on more sets and reduce your resting periods.
• Keep workouts regular. As interval training is very efficient in burning calories even for days at time, it is most effective to use it 1-3 times a week at the most. You want be able to push yourself to your peak every time, make sure you give your muscles ample recovery time.
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• Maintain a healthy diet. When focused on weight loss, an emphasis on proper intact of vegetables could be of support. If your goal is muscle tone, plenty of protein could be the key.
• Lots of water. Drink plenty of water through out the day, as well as before during an after working out. If you are thirsty your are already dehydrated!
• Use the buddy system. It helps to keep you on track toward your fitness aspirations to have someone motivate you and keepyou accountable to yourself.
• Use the buddy system. It helps to keep you on track toward your fitness aspirations to have someone motivate you and keepyou accountable to yourself.
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• Education Yourself. To have a great physcal body, you have to know what you're working with. Get to know how your body works and what it requires in order to reach your goals in a healthy manner.
• Maintain a Lifestyle. Wellness is a lifestyle. Through healthy habits, you'll find the right balance of physical, mental and emotional wellness.
• Professional Support. Having a professional to guide and support you in your goals is paramount. Professional guidance will help you to maintain a healthy and balanced life as your body evolve into the new you!
• Maintain a Lifestyle. Wellness is a lifestyle. Through healthy habits, you'll find the right balance of physical, mental and emotional wellness.
• Professional Support. Having a professional to guide and support you in your goals is paramount. Professional guidance will help you to maintain a healthy and balanced life as your body evolve into the new you!