Giving rest to the traditional Cardio

Posted on August 30, 2013 by john in Fitness tips

Recently I’ve been including in my interval training workouts. My cardio workouts consist of what is considered ” traditional cardio ” .

You can run and use the cardio machines in the gym ( treadmills, ellipticals , stationary bikes ) but since I’ve been learning more about the benefits of interval training , I thought I would try a sample routine and everything I can say is wow! Yesterday my workout includes squats, push - , lunges , jumps, and mountain climbers . All done one after another with little rest in between for 3 sets.

If you are stuck in a rut with traditional cardio , there are some good reasons why you may want to consider interval training.

Reasons to incorporate Intervals

Mighty Fat Burner - burn fat is one of the greatest benefits of interval training. Your body burns fat long after the workout is over.

Metabolism Booster - By building muscle mass using intervals , your metabolism will get a major boost because the muscles continue to burn calories even while at rest .

Time Savings - Cloud does not require a lot of your time. An interval training session only requires good 30-45 minutes or so of your time. Can be done every day or at least 3 times per week.

Build strength - Many exercises require intervals of not more than their own body weight. As best , they are also becoming stronger . Imagine finally being able to do push-ups or pull- ups or increase the amount you can already do.

Kiss Goodbye Boredom - Interval training means not become bored with the usual exercises they usually do. There are so many great routines available intervals , you will find fun and challenging exercise .