Tag: interval training

  • Workout Wednesday

    Workout Wednesday

    31-Day Walking Plan Take your walks to a new level: Add Internal Training! *Both workouts are approximately 20 minutes.   Walking Workout A (for beginners) 3 minutes: leisurely warm up 1 minute: fast walk 2 minutes: leisurely walk 12 minutes:Alternate between fast and leisurely pace 3 minute leisurely cool down Walking Workout B (more advanced)…

  • Walking Wednesday

    Walking Warrior Challenge #1 Time:  30 minutes Do you only have time for 5 – 10 minutes of exercise? It’s okay! Perform any of the circuits below (hill climb, endurance, or intervals) for the duration that fits your busy schedule. Just be sure to warm-up and cool-down for at least 2 – 3 minutes to prevent injury.…

  • Fit Friday

    How will you be active this weekend? Need ideas? Try a Tabata Workout! Perform each exercise for 20 seconds followed by a 10 second recovery for 8 sets. 20 seconds: Work – 10 seconds: Rest – 8 Times Ready… Set… GO Wall Balls: squat -> throw -> catch (at chest height) Mountain Climbers: slow or fast tempo, modifying to your own…

  • Try a HIIT Work Out Today!

    Here’s why! With Interval Training, you are able to work harder and burn more calories in a shorter period of time. Less time spent at the gym and more calories expended? Sounds like a plan! Interval Training begins at Stage II of the three total stages of  Cardiorespiratory Training (also referred to as Zone II Lactate Threshold).…

  • High Intensity Interval Training Work Out…

    This week’s “HIIT Day Wednesday” post features an example of a killer interval training regimen, which can be performed with multiple mediums at any gym – running on the treadmill, cycling/spinning, elliptical, and even weights! I am recommending Tabata Intervals.  Yes, this form of interval training is widely discussed in the fitness literature and can be considered…