running intervals vs.......

[str8w8]

What do u guys think about running intervals(1 minute sprinting, 1 min walking) for 30 minutes total vs a good pace for entire session....I always keep my HR @75-80% it just seems to do more for me when I do intervals....any info and exp. would be greatly appreciated.....

str8w8 y'all

 

[vrod717]

I like intrervals also, U burn more calories in less time, but i get really bad shin splints when I run so alternate... but if your looking to get ripped i think intervals is the best...

 

[Gymgurl]

I have been doing this with my heart rate monitor....so I can make sure my hr is is moving up and down...I love it

 

[Synpax]

What is the goal?

When training for races, we never do it quiet like that. It's more likely 2 minutes relatively hard (not all out) and one minute easy (NOT walking). Sometimes the intervals change.

What you are actually somewhat describing isn't really an interval but a fartlek.

 

[Gymgurl]

That word always makes me laugh....I m just trying to build endurance so I can run the entire time

 

[myway]

I LOVE fartlek.

 

[Gymgurl]

LOLOL isn't that a great word...though is a real term I just laugh at it

 

[Dial_tone]

LOLOL isn't that a great word...though is a real term I just laugh at it

fartlek = funny.....fartlick = not so much.