Is Interval Training Good for Fat Loss

So what is interval training?

Basically, interval training is a form of cardiovascular exercise that involves alternating periods of high intensity movements, with periods of low to moderate intensity movements. In laymen's terms, the work you are performing gets harder and easier in stages.

A Quick Example of Interval Training

If you decide to use the stationary bike for your cardio. Performing intervals with the the stationary bike is extremely easy. After you have warmed up for atleast five minutes at level 4, increase the level on the bike to level 13. Then spend one minute going as hard as you can at level 13, then bring the level back down to level 5, where you will spend two minutes recovering.

This recovery period is very important, as it would be nearly impossible for you to continue pedaling at level 13 for much longer than a minute. The two minute recovery period allows your body to recover, so that you can go back to level 13 again.

This recovery period is known as "active rest." You do not actualy stop exercising during active rest, but your heart rate gradually lowers. Also, your muscles are able to recover, so that they can perform just as they did in the previous high intensity interval. Yet, the blood keeps pumping to the muscles as you continue to work.

Now that you have completed two minutes of active rest, you are ready to move on to the next interval at level 13. Once again work as hard as you can at level 13 for one minute, before returning to level 5 for another recovery interval.

Again you will do one more interval at level 13, following with two minutes of active rest. Finish strong and begin doing a cool down. This cool down is very important for a number of reasons, including avoiding dizziness and nausea by allowing your heart rate to drop gradually.

Spend five minutes cooling down, by going from level 5 down to level one, spending one minute at each level. Spend a few minutes stretching and your done.

Let's recap:

Interval Training Workout - Stationary Bike

Warm-up: 5 minutes on Level 4

1st Working Interval: 1 minute on Level 13

Active Rest: 2 minutes on Level 5

2nd Working Interval: 1 minute on Level 13

Active Rest: 2 minutes on Level 5

3rd Working Interval: 1 minute on Level 13

Cool Down: 1 minute each on Levels 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1

Total Time: 17 minutes


Just 17 minutes, not bad. And let me assure you, if you have never tried something like this before, you will find that this is one heck of a 17 minute workout.

Go ahead and give interval training a try the next time you work out. It doesn't take much time, and it is very effective for fat loss.

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