When I do cardio, I do 1 min sprint then 1 min walk. Currently Im doing them at 8.5mph then 3.5mph. The goal is get up to 10mph and then increase the incline. This is basically my version of HIIT.
Is this an efficient way of doing cardio?
Is there anything I should change?
Comment on sprint workout
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Re: Comment on sprint workout
fireonthemountain wrote:When I do cardio, I do 1 min sprint then 1 min walk.
1 Minute Sprint
A one minute sprint is more of an illusion.
12 Seconds
In a true sprint, you tapped out in about 12 seconds.
After that you speed drops like a rock.
20-30 Seconds
In twenty to thirty seconds, you speed drops again.
30 -60 Seconds
You hang on while you speed dwindles.
It is somewhat effective.Currently Im doing them at 8.5mph then 3.5mph. The goal is get up to 10mph and then increase the incline. This is basically my version of HIIT.
Is this an efficient way of doing cardio?
Work-RecoveryIs there anything I should change?
1) Work: Sprint Time 12-20 seconds.
2) Recovery: Walks 1-2 minutes.
This is a method that works...
How To Get Fit With 3 Minutes Of Exercise A Week
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Kenny Croxdale
Thanks TimD.