For example, you can compare the load of a long low intensity cycling session to that of a short high
intensity running session.
Not exact matches
WBA comprises a high -
intensity interval training (HIIT) style workout, and a circuit and boxing
session run by our Inspire Fitness coaches, with live backing tracks from a DJ, followed by active recovery yoga flow.
But if you want to change your body, you should be pushing yourself to
run up an incline, lift heavier weights, or do an extra rep. Changing the
intensity of your routine will ensure that you're always getting the most from your sweat
sessions.
The key with intense workouts — either strength
sessions in the gym or
running interval workouts — is to make the hard portions very hard, and take enough recovery so you can keep going at the same
intensity level.
EXERCISE ROUTINE Monday: PT
session Tuesday: 20 mins high -
intensity cardio (HIC), lower body weights, 20 mins low -
intensity cardio (LIC) Wednesday: 20 mins HIC, upper body weights, abs, 20 mins LIC Thursday: 20 mins HIC, lower body weights, 20 mins LIC Friday: 20 mins HIC, upper body weights, abs, 20 mins LIC Saturday: 20 mins HIC, lower body weights, 20 mins LIC Sunday: Stretching
session or 6 — 8 km road
run Rest day as required
It will keep your training
sessions from
running long and keep the
intensity — and the gains — at peak levels.
You'll need to experiment to find out your sweet spot - but for me personally I focus on doing 3 resistance style workouts per week (either using my bodyweight, or some equipment), 1 - 2 cardio
sessions per week - one being a HIIT (high
intensity interval training) or Tabata workout, and the other being either a
run, a spin class or something else that's just fun and gets me going if I have time and energy.
For now, he says, if you'd like to try a high -
intensity session, first visit a doctor for clearance, then simply push yourself very hard during your next workout, whether it is
running, cycling or Zumba.
At least 20 minutes of power walking after every resistance training
session (to burn more fat) 2 - 3 days of high -
intensity cardio only (preferably
running)
One particular study found that taking a cold shower after a high
intensity interval training
session, improved next day
running performance.
If you're supplementing your strength training routine with a standard 30 - to 45 - minute moderate
intensity cardio
session (like a 5K
run or Zumba class), you should focus on replenishing lost fluids afterward.
You'll torch fat and build explosive speed and agility; adding shuttle
runs to your cardio
sessions is a great way to incorporate high
intensity training.
If you are using cross training during an injury, assuming when the injury is healed you can jump back into the same volume and
intensity of
running as you were doing with cross training
sessions.
Dr. Gibala adds some words of caution and encouragement to those interested in short, yet difficult, exercise training: «For now, if you'd like to try a high -
intensity session, first visit a doctor for clearance, then simply push yourself very hard during your next workout, whether it is
running, cycling or Zumba.»
In fact, a newer method of training, heart rate training, that bases
intensity levels off of an individual's heart rate, is now making it possible to get the same great workout from a
run, ride, or even a lifting
session.
Increase the
intensity your work out at during your cardio
session, if you are jogging then alternate between jogging and
running.
You can adjust the incline whether you are jogging,
running or walking and it will increase the
intensity of your
sessions as you will be working harder than if you kept the treadmill level.
I had to stay late yesterday for a conference call at 7 pm so I
ran down to our wellness center with my laptop and worked from the treadmill while doing my LISS
session («low
intensity steady state» from Kayla's guide) before going back up to my desk.
Hit up a high
intensity interval class, go for a
run, sweat it out in a yoga
session or if you're strapped for time just do some stretches at home.