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                                                                 INTERVAL TRAINING

In the past, interval training was regarded as the preserve of elite competitive athletes and sportspeople who wanted to boost sport performance.

Not any more…

Recent research has revealed that interval training can benefit everybody who exercises for fitness or participates in sport, whatever your level.

What exactly is Interval Training?

Interval training in its basic form alternates high-intensity exercise with short periods of rest. When done correctly, interval training allows you to get bigger fitness gains much faster and more safely than simply working at a steady intensity.

And Here’s Why You Must Use It In Your Training Programs…

o Interval training is a safe and efficient way of raising your fitness levels rapidly

o Interval training is a much faster way of achieving new fitness highs

o It’s also easier and less stressful on the body compared to conventional training methods

o Regular interval training will boost your capacity both to perform short bursts of high-intensity work (such as sprints to the finish line), and your capacity during longer-term aerobic exercise

In short, if you interval train, you will be able to sustain a faster pace over a bigger distance for longer…

But Let Me Make One Thing Clear…

The common perception of many sportspeople is that: 

a) Interval training is hard and unpleasant and

b) It’s only of value to elite sports stars.

Good news… Both of these are 100% wrong 

Interval training is an extremely versatile conditioning method which you can and should incorporate into your training, regardless of your current fitness level.

So where can you find proven, effective interval training information from genuine experts? Strategies and techniques you can implement into your training Programs, and information provided in a simple to follow format ideal for all ability levels ?

Fortunately, there’s now a reliable source of proven, practical and pain-free tips, techniques and advice you can use to transform your sporting performance using interval training Programs to build endurance, speed, strength and stamina – and do it at any age. for complete program write on padhye_omkar@rediffmail.com

References

1. High-intensity Interval Training:  A Time-efficient Strategy for  Health Promotion?Martin J. Gibala, PhD

2. Warburton DE, McKenzie DC, Haydowsky MJ, et al.: Effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for     the rehabilitation of patients with coronary artery disease. Am J Cardiol 2005, 95:1080–1084.

3. Gibala MJ, Little JP, van Essen M, et al.: Short-term sprint  interval versus traditional endurance training:  similar initial adaptations in human skeletal muscle and exercise  performance. J Physiol 2006, 575:901 911.

 Dr.Omkar P Padhye (PT)

padhye_omkar@rediffmail.com