interval training
Alternating exertion bursts
Interval training is a workout method that alternates between bursts of high-intensity effort and periods of rest or lower-intensity recovery.
The approach improves cardiovascular fitness and burns calories more efficiently than steady-paced exercise: She does interval training on the treadmill—sprinting for a minute, walking for two.
Cardiac contractions per minute
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- treadmillMotorized walking platform
elliptical · rowing · jogging · calories · stamina · blood flow · circulation · breathing
Squat-to-jump exercise
- jump ropeCord swung underfoot
- lungesSudden forward movements
- squatsLowering exercises for legs
- push-upsBodyweight chest exercise
mountain climbers · box jumps · kettlebell swings · battle ropes · rowing · cycling · running · jumping jacks
Alternating intense and rest periods
- TabataTimed interval training method
- sprintsBrief maximum-speed runs
- burstsBreaks open suddenly
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
anaerobic · speedwork · maximum effort · power · lactic acid · threshold · peak · intensity
Planned recovery intervals
- setsGrouped items together
- repsExercise iteration count
- circuitsClosed electrical paths
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
timing · duration · ratio · repetition · rotation · progression · splits · blocks
Gentle exercise aiding recuperation
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
replenish · regeneration · restoration · pause · walking · muscle recovery · catch breath · pacing
Learned behavioral adaptation
- overloadBurden beyond capacity
- progressionSequential forward movement
- endurance buildingIncreasing sustained effort capacity
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
heart rate
Cardiac contractions per minute
treadmill · elliptical · rowing · jogging · calories · stamina · blood flow · circulation · breathing · oxygen
burpees
Squat-to-jump exercise
push-ups · mountain climbers · box jumps · kettlebell swings · battle ropes · rowing · cycling · running · jumping jacks · high knees
HIIT
Alternating intense and rest periods
explosive · anaerobic · speedwork · maximum effort · power · lactic acid · threshold · peak · intensity · metabolic rate
rest periods
Planned recovery intervals
rounds · timing · duration · ratio · repetition · rotation · progression · splits · blocks · ladders
active recovery
Gentle exercise aiding recuperation
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
hydration · replenish · regeneration · restoration · pause · walking · muscle recovery · catch breath · pacing
conditioning
Learned behavioral adaptation
- overloadBurden beyond capacity
- progressionSequential forward movement
- endurance buildingIncreasing sustained effort capacity
- exercisepush-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, squats, lunges
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
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- fitness trainingcardio, squats, lunges, push-ups, pull-ups
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