Fitness Interval Training Basics

Most people who are used to exercise on a regular basis,
often tend to stick to a program that consists of moving
from one exercise directly to another without taking a
short break or resting for the whole duration of their
routine.

An alternative way to work out, that was originally
developed for professional athletes, is known as fitness
interval training and consists, in simple terms, of intense
exercise periods followed by periods of low intensity or
rest.

Interval training is the best method to allow the body to
build new capillaries leading to an increased ability to
deliver the necessary oxygen to strengthen muscles,
including the heart muscle .

Exercising the muscles in this way leads to a strengthening
of the cardiovascular system and high performance.

Another benefit is the increased resistance to injury that
can be obtained, not easily though, with repetitive and
uninterrupted exercises, lowering the risk of overstraining
or exercise burn out.

The training work out must be a continuous process and the
major purpose is not to abandon it but to be incorporated
with an interval training routine as both have very
positive aids to fitness and general health.

The same precautions should be taken for developing an
interval training program as for a continuous exercise
routine.

If you are a beginner in this form of exercise, it is best
to seek for professional help, which you can probably find
at your local gym.

It is easy to overstep the mark by giving yourself to
intensive a schedule to start with. So if you think to do
it yourself try to take it easy and try to pay enough
attention to the following safety precautions:

Always warm up before starting your exercise routine. When
starting interval training, try to do it cautiously. For
example, you should first take a fast 3-minute walk
followed by 3 minutes at gentle walking pace. The process
must be repeated. You should aim to increase your heart
rate during the intensive activity period and to bring it
down to normal in the rest interval. Develop your periods
of intense exercise cautiously over a period. increasing
The duration for these periods should increase and should
be followed by intensity in gradual steps. Work on
building the number of repetitions as you develop your
interval training work out. It is important to remember to
set your interval training goals within your abilities and
comfort zone. You will soon feel that your increasing
resistance and stamina will allow you to set higher and
higher goals. If you are at the beginning, you should know
that the intervals between intense exercise and rest must
be between two and five minutes; any longer should be left
to high performance athletes who enjoy qualified
professional advice.

It is well to know also that interval fitness training can
do wonders on reducing overweight. This happens due to the
fact that the increased blood supply to the body is an
important factor in burning off unnecessary fat while the
muscles strengthen.

So for a trim, sleek, fit and toned body, think interval
training.

We recommend that you seek advice from a qualified fitness
trainer before developing an interval training program.

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