interval cardio

[mranderson]

example ( see if I got this right)
50% HR 2 minutes
80-90% HR 2 minutes
50% hr 2 minutes
80-90% HR 2 minutes

is this what your talking about when you guys talk about
interval cardio training?

pointers. routines, hints, and tricks are welcome
thanks alot guys

 

[Hoffmeister]

Here's some info on what was done during one study:

http://www.wsu.edu/~strength/intbfatmetab.htm

Personally, I usually do something like:

sprint/run 30 secs
walk/jog 60 secs

and repeat. I've done them on treadmills and stairclimbers, too.

Don't use a HRM, so I don't know the percentages.

 

[mranderson]

thank you