Getting Fit with Cardio Intervals
Looking for a cardio workout that gets the blood pumping? Search no further than interval training. Interval training is a workout in which the athlete alternates periods of high-intensity exercises with low-intensity recovery periods.
What to love about interval training:
• Interval training gives the most bang for your buck and studies highly support the efficacy of this type of workout.
• Research shows that interval training increases overall fitness levels.
• Research shows that interval training burns more calories over a short period of time than steady-state cardio.
• Interval trainings are customizable for fitness levels and various abilities.
• Interval trainings can be done with or without equipment.
• Interval trainings are simple to design, time oriented, and can be done in the comfort of your own home which is a definite bonus during the dark, winter months.
• Interval trainings can take on the format of running or a circuit on the floor.
• Interval trainings are a fun activity to get the entire family involved, kids included!
What’s next?
For a free exercise guidebook head to our Aspen Wellness Resources or to view a few suggested phone apps visit our Aspen Wellness Recommendations.