Questions tagged [interval-training]
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Am I doing something wrong with my AMRAP routine?
I like to exercise to improve my condition to improve my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Said that I like to do some bodyweight exercises, Runs, swimming and HIIT.
Recently I notice on my Garmin my HIIT benefits ...
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Why does my heart rate become much more elevated only AFTER a hard effort?
I've noticed a recurring pattern when I do sustained hard runs in which my heart rate increases in an expected, gradual way during a hard bout (e.g., running uphill for an hour or doing a 30-min set ...
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What should you do between short running series?
I am following a training program for a 10 k race with a goal of 40 minutes. It consists on 4 training days during 5 weeks. Weeks are more or less like this:
One day for short series (5 x 200 m at 3'...
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What is the best way to lose weight playing Dance Dance Revolution?
To work out, I play Dance Dance Revolution and similar games. I think it counts as high-interval training, like repeatedly sprinting 400 meter laps: A typical level lasts 90 to 150 seconds, and a play ...
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Marathon training with high-ish distance, low instensity
I've been cycling to work the last 2 years, and now I decided I wanted to switch it up and mostly run it. It's 7km (~4 miles I guess), so twice a day 5 days a week pretty much. Gives me ~70km per week....
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Looking for an interval training app that allows customize laps
I'm looking for an android app that allows me to customize the intervals I want to train.
For example, training 3 minutes in maximum or near maximum intensity followed by 3 minutes of recovery time....
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Aerobic Video Game type exercises
I am looking for video game type programs for aerobic exercise I should have a look at.
What I am looking for is:
(1) To be able to set time, intensity and perhaps physical difficulty.
(2) To record ...
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HIIT / HIT training with Heart Rate Monitor
I understand using heart rate as a measure of how hard you train is difficult with HIIT (Compared to steady cardio). So I am looking for programs in direction of HIIT/HIT where I can use it.
The ...
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Feel bad after a Max O2 test - is it normal?
At work I did a standard Max O2 test on a stationary bike.
In the hours after I didnt feel so good. Is this normal?
If not, is it likely that I have a low tolerance for exercise? Or is it just that ...
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Strenght-gain period in fullbody workout way
Well, last month I started to feel really tired after my gym sessions and, what most important here, my weights are not growing up anymore.
As a matter of fact I being doing full body workout during ...
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What is the difference between running intervals and repeats?
I thought running repeats were a long distance version of intervals but Ive been reading up on intervals and found mile and km long interval workouts.
Whats the difference between running intervals ...
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What are the most common interval workout routines?
For interval runs what are the common types of workouts for runners training for distances of 5km or more?
Example 10 repeats of 800 meters with 200 meter rests or 10x 200m with rests until HR drops ...
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Is it good to lift weights and do intervals for muscles?
I would like to change my routine (lifting weights twice a week) to lifting weights once (on Mondays) and doing an interval training (on Thursdays). By interval training I mean running 1 minute at top ...
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Is alternating between push ups and pull ups everyday overtraining?
I've started working out consistently at home for the first time. My workouts include some daily exercises for improving posture (I have rounded shoulders and anterior pelvic tilt) and also some ...
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No-equipment substitutes for Chair Step and Chair-assisted Triceps Dip exercises
The traditional "7 Minute Workout" includes two exercises that require a chair or other elevated surface, the ones mentioned above in the title. Due to an unfortunate incident involving a guest who ...
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of Complete Sets vs. Interval Training?
I'm just beginning training to get burn fat and train in two different sports (Judo and Tennis). I was wondering what were the pros and cons of completing, say 3, sets before going onto the next ...
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of shorter bouts of resistance training?
Currently I am assisting in collecting data for a study on movement patterns and coaching at a small fitness facility. The nature of my work does not provide consistent time to train, so I find ...
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Development of stamina for long distance
As a soccer player I try to keep up and develop my stamina all year round, in particular during "off-season" by running 5/10 km twice a week. In the first weeks and up until a couple of weeks ago, I ...
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How long can the work periods in HIIT be?
Usually the recommendations for HIIT workouts involve 20 second high intensity work followed by an equivalent or greater rest period. Or Tabata, which invoves 20 second work followed by a 10 second ...
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How exactly does one execute an interval training properly?
I'm curious how to best execute the two parts of an interval training session, as mentioned on Wikipedia:
Interval training can be described as short periods of work followed by rest.
I assume a ...
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10-15% high intensity training - what is the % of
I have read in a number of places (magazines and some online) that when training for things like a 10K run, half marathon or cycling event doing HIIT training can help but you should not do too much ...
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HIIT in the living room
I am looking for an aerobic training system for the living room:
Should be possible to start with low aerobic load and gradually increase to high intensity, like HIIT or interval training. Ideally ...
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What should I be doing to improve the quality of my interval training?
Currently I'm running 12 400m repeats on a track, with 3 minutes for each repeat: so roughly a minute and a half of recovery between each lap.
What constitutes 'good' quality for these intervals?
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how many high intensity interval training (HIIT) schedules can/should I do per week?
I am currently training for marathons (half & full) coming up in quick successions.
My best is 1 hr 44 min for a half marathon. I haven't attempted the full marathon yet. But I have got the ...
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Should I use observed max heart rate from workouts for zone training?
I commute by bicycle every day, and sometimes I use my commute for training and to improve my fitness (I wear cycling clothes and shower when I arrive, so I can push hard if needed). About a month ...
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Interval training versus linear training
What are the pros of interval training over same intensity training over the same period?
For example, I walk for 1 min @6kmph and then run for 2 mins @9km/hr, repeat for 10 minutes.
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How much should I speed train (% of total mileage)
How much should one speed train, in relation to my total mileage? Some resources (this one for instance) say that the amount of interval training should not exceed 7-15% of your total mileage. My ...
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Using a stepper once in a while
When visiting my parents I have access to their stepper.I only visit them every now and then - lets assume once a month I can use the stepper.
I don't have a specific goal, I normally ride bike and ...
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Protein supplementation when doing conditioning on caloric deficit
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For about four months now I have been on a low carb diet, and during that time I went from 93 to 78kg. I have been lifting some weights (some squats, overhead pushes, bent over rows) at a ...
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What to do after the R4FL training program?
I am currently following the R4FL training program for running. It trains me to run up to about 60 minutes, but the last two weeks are mostly intervals, sprints and Fartlek runs.
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Steady = ...
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Tips on choosing a Stopwatch for interval training [closed]
I'm after a stopwatch for interval training (running).
What features should I look for when buying one?
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Will push ups, pull ups, sit ups and interval training get me ripped?
I hardly have any time at all, so I'm considering doing push ups, pull ups, sit ups and interval training every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Then once I can do a certain amount of each I will ...
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What Are Practical Guidelines for Effective Interval Training
What are effective guidelines for using interval training to improve distance running performance and/or maintain physical fitness?
My high school cross-country coach used to have the team run ...
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Looking for an Android app other than Runkeeper which lets me create custom interval training
I've been using Runkeeper for Android for about a month, and really love the ability to create custom workouts. I'm doing the couch to 5k training program, and Runkeeper lets me create a set of ...
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