Interval Cardio Workout July 22, 2009 July 23, 2009
Posted by trufit in Cardio Training.Tags: anaerobic threshold, heart rate, interval training, running, speed work
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My workout tonight consisted of an interval run on the treadmill. I like to use the treadmill for interval training because I know my exact speeds. This was my run tonight:
5 min jog at 6 mph, .50 miles at 9 mph, .25 miles at 6 mph, .50 miles at 9 mph, .25 miles at 6 mph, .50 miles at 9 mph, .25 miles at 6 mph, and .25 miles at 10 mph.
Total: 3 miles
I finished with about a 5 minute cool down walking on the treadmill.
Interval training is good for burning more calories during your workout and increasing the intensity of your workout. By increasing the intensity and training at a higher heart rate you can increase your anaerobic threshold. That means you increase your bodies ability to run at a faster pace for a longer period of time. Speed work like this keeps your workouts from being boring and is good to insert into a running routine once or twice a week depending on how often you run.
July 21, 2009 Cardio Workout July 22, 2009
Posted by trufit in Cardio Training.Tags: cardio, dog, running, training, walking
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Today was just a run day. I took my dog, Mac, for a run and we went 3.0 miles at just under 8:00 per mile pace. If you have a dog that you can take for walks and runs it is a good way to motivate yourself to get out and get running. I know Mac seems to be able to sense when I’m going for a run before I even say anything and he gets so excited that even if I wanted to be lazy and stay in I don’t think he would let me.
I did my run before work because it helps me stay alert and full of energy throughout my work day. I recommend people do the same, but anytime you can get a run or workout in is a good time. Try to make a cardio workout last at least 30 minutes. If you can’t get 30 minutes in at one time, you can get pretty much the same benefit from dividing your workouts up throughout the day and having it add up to at least 30 minutes.
