Interval workouts are a way to increase intensity without over training. This type of workout burns a significant amount of fat and calories. In today's Cardio Sculpt class(Cleveland State Recreation Center) we performed 30 seconds of high intensity strength training with 30 seconds of medium intensity cardiovascular exercise. This type of workout can be done on your own by alternating squats, lunges, dead-lifts and push-ups with with walking, jump-rope and jumping jacks. We used a 1:1 ratio of work(strength training) to rest (cardio) but you may perform the rest exercise longer in order to fully recover.
Another option for interval workouts is to alternate higher intensity cardiovascular exercise(sprints) with lower intensity cardiovascular exercises(slower paced running). The option you choose should depend on your fitness goals and overall fitness level. A warm-up and cool down is essential to interval workouts.
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