Thread: Interval training

the longer you extend the interval time, the less intense the exercise becomes. 1:2 work to rest ratio is pretty good. 1min. tempos are good, as are less (30sec ro 20sec of work). As you get more conditioned, try and lower the rest interval instead of increasing the work interval...so maybe 1:1 and then 1:.5 (for every one unit of work you do half a unit of rest).

Originally Posted by P-funk

the longer you extend the interval time, the less intense the exercise becomes. 1:2 work to rest ratio is pretty good. 1min. tempos are good, as are less (30sec ro 20sec of work). As you get more conditioned, try and lower the rest interval instead of increasing the work interval...so maybe 1:1 and then 1:.5 (for every one unit of work you do half a unit of rest).

Appreciate that tip...i will slightly decrease rest time day by day.

Originally Posted by zonaguy03

Appreciate that tip...i will slightly decrease rest time day by day.

Not day by day! Let yourself adapt and build a base. Work into it. A few weeks at 1:2, then progress. You need to let your system develop a little bit.

Originally Posted by P-funk

Not day by day! Let yourself adapt and build a base. Work into it. A few weeks at 1:2, then progress. You need to let your system develop a little bit.

Rushing everything huh. Thanks man.

Yep, be patient. The fat wont disappear overnight and you shouldnt push it to either. Shoot for 1-2 lbs a week but it may even be less than that if you are already lean to start with. The leaner you are the harder it is to lose the last few lbs or body fat % to reach your goal.
Your body doesnt like to be extremely lean and will fight it. If you do too much cardio or with too much intensity then it will start to use other fuels to burn such as muscle which isnt good as we all know.

Once again, be patient. It will be a while before its warm enough in Chicago to lose the shirt anyway.

If you're at the track, try sprinting through the curve and then recover accross the length. It works great and it's not psychologically tiring as you have clearly defined and visible goals.