This Week’s Interval Cardio Challenge

We know to get the best results from our training it’s essential to mix it up. We can’t simply do the same exercises over and over again as our bodies adapt and get used to it, thereby having less impact. We should also be doing both aerobic and anaerobic exercises and the best way to burn A LOT OF CALORIES is to interval your cardio exercises.

So, this week we have put together a challenge for you to mix into your training schedule. It is focused on cardio so you still need to keep up your weight training. But next week, rather than mindlessly running on the treadmill try this interval cardio workout.

It will make the time go by faster, keep you from getting bored, and make the most out of that raised heart rate.

If you want to burn some serious fat, just take the challenge and give it a go!

Monday
Step 1: Power walk: 30 minutes
Step 2: Strength-train: 20 minutes
Total: 50 minutes

Tuesday
Step 1: Warm up: Walk easily, then briskly: 3 minutes
Step 2: Power walk: 2 minutes
Step 3: Run fast (but don’t sprint): 2 minutes
Repeat Steps 2 & 3: 10 times
Cool down: Walk easily: 2 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Wednesday
Step 1: Warm up: Walk easily: 5 minutes
Step 2: Do your favorite strength-training move: 12 reps
Step 3: Power walk at 4% to 6% incline: 3 minutes
Repeat Steps 2 & 3: 6 times
Cool down: Walk easily: 5 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Thursday
Step 1: Warm up: Walk easily, then briskly: 3 minutes
Step 2: Power walk: 2 minutes
Step 3: Run fast (but don’t sprint): 2 minutes
Repeat Steps 2 & 3: 6 times
Cool down: Walk easily: 3 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Friday
Repeat Monday’s routine

Saturday
Step 1: Warm up: Walk easily, then briskly: 5 minutes
Step 2: Power walk: 2 minutes
Step 3: Run fast (but don’t sprint): 4 minutes
Repeat Steps 2 & 3: 6 times
Cool Down: Walk easily: 4 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Sunday

Rest