Posted
02/17/2010 17:17
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ExerciseTV
FitSugar has revealed the top reasons to try interval training!
"Interval training is the ultimate fitness mash-up, blending the speeds of both the tortoise and the hare. The benefits of this training are enough to motivate you to pick up your pace. Learn why you should play with your speed."
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1. REDUCE BELLY FAT - Interval training has proven to target your waistline during your workout.
2. INCREASE YOUR SPEED - Interval training can help you pick up the pace when in a race!
3. INCREASE YOUR AFTER BURN - What is an after bum you might ask? Well, after an exercise, --
like this one-- your body actually continues to burn calories!
4. INTERVALS ARE EFFICIENT - You'll burn more calories in less time by pushing your cardiovascular system.
5. INCREASE ENDURANCE - They may be shorter than your normal workouts, but interval training has proven to increase your endurance level.
6. DECREASE YORU RESTING HEART RATE - Interval training has proven to decrease the amount of times your heart beats per minute, thus adding less stress on this vital organ.
7. INTERVAL TRAINING WORKS WITH ALL FORMS OF CARDIO - Incorporate interval training into your daily cardio routine to make a custom workout!