Interval Training Report

Interval training burns three times the amount of body fat than conventional exercise. Interval training consists of random spurts with high-intensity movements followed by low-intensity movements. 20 to 30 minutes of High intensity interval training three times a week burns body fat, boost metabolism, improve endurance and speed along with cardiovascular health. Different forms of exercise, such as, running, walking, swimming, strength training and cycling could translate into interval training. The rule for intervals involves repeatedly exercising at a high intensity pace for 30 to 60 seconds to several minutes, separated by 1 to 5 minutes of recovery which would be a low intensity pace. During an interval-training workout, taking breaks in will prevent results. Maintaining a …show more content…
Cardio intervals do not require much muscle involvement, which in return can cause smaller or weaker muscles. Furthermore, by not losing muscle mass your body focuses on burning fat in a short amount of time. An article published in dailyburrns.com, Eric Salvador, the head instructor at the Fitness Center in New York City, provides insight to how interval training burns more body fat in a short amount of time. “A high-intensity workout increases the body’s need for more oxygen during the effort and creates an oxygen shortage, causing your body to ask for more oxygen during recovery. “ The afterburner effect is referred to as “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption and is the reason why intense exercise will help burn more fat calories than regular aerobic and steady-state workouts (Schlinger).” Losing weight is an essential factor of intervals. In summary, fat loss is substantial when incorporating interval training in a workout routine. When corpora ting fitness into ones daily lifestyle to achieve weight loss, high intensity intervals are effective when burning fat because intervals do not differentiate between body