Workout Intervals

Tired of running on the treadmill or the elliptical machine but feel those are some of the only workouts that really get your heart rate up? That’s how I feel sometimes. I need a really good run to clear all the gunk out of my lungs. If I don’t have that feeling then sometimes I don’t feel like I have done anything in terms of burning calories.

Try this workout. Instead of just hopping on the treadmill and running a good pace for 30 minutes, mix it up with intervals of sprints. For example, every 2 minutes do a sprint for 20 seconds and then go back to your pace for the next 1 minute 40 seconds until the next 2 minute mark. You can do this on any workout machine–treadmill, elliptical, stairclimber, rowing machine, bike, etc.

Just go as hard as you can for 20 seconds every 2 minutes. This will increase your heart rate and will give you mini goals to accomplish during your workout. Help yourself lose weight and boost your energy by mixing it up a bit.

February 22, 2010 Posted in: Exercise, Tips to Lose Weight