Have you heard of interval training? This workout technique is renowned for its effect on your cardio sessions: in addition to giving them a boost, it fits easily into a routine where you keep moving every day, alongside simple habits such as daily walking. The technique is simple and accessible to everyone who already does cardio, so let’s get started! What it is, who it’s for and a sample session: here’s everything you need to know.
What is interval training?
Interval training is a workout method that involves alternating short bursts of intense effort with periods of active recovery during cardio sessions. You need to plan your session rhythm in advance and use a stopwatch to keep track of each phase.
The duration of the effort phases can range from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on your goal — whether you want to lose weight, stick to a regular training routine, build power, and so on.
Interval training takes your cardio sessions to the next level. This type of workout challenges your physical fitness, both muscular and cardiovascular. It’s also ideal for really giving it your all and working your muscles. The great advantage of this technique is that it keeps you motivated even after the session is over, making you want to keep progressing. In practice, you’re taking time for yourself during your workout, and you can carry that feeling on with your skincare routine!
Who can do interval training?
A word of caution: interval training is not designed for beginners. It is, however, ideal for those who are already used to cardio workouts, feel like they’ve hit a plateau, and want to boost their motivation and add variety to their sessions, for example as part of a fitness and beauty routine built around cellulite. The best approach is to add one interval training session per week while continuing your regular sessions.
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If you have any heart conditions, or if you have the slightest doubt about whether it suits you, ask your doctor for advice before you start. This training method places significant demands on your heart to sustain the effort!
How to practise interval training?
The goal of interval training is to alternate phases of intense effort, lasting a few seconds or minutes, with recovery breaks at a lower pace, and to gradually build up intensity from one session to the next.
Sample session
Even if you’re already active, avoid overdoing it at the start. Plan sessions suited to your current level — ones that push you out of your usual routine without leaving you exhausted. Always start with a proper warm-up of about ten minutes at an easy pace, and finish with a cool-down followed by a few gentle stretches.
For example, if you choose running, you could start with 10 x 200m at a fast pace, with 40 seconds of active recovery between each rep (slow jog or brisk walk). Gradually increase the distance of the intense phases.
Tip: this training method is primarily associated with running, but you can also apply it to other cardio activities such as cycling or rowing.
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