We have put all of our most popular posts on this subject under one heading (Interval Training) for easier access and have listed the individual posts here for your reference.

Interval training are repetitions at high-intensity followed by periods of rest or low activity.

As a matter of fact, Ann, one of our regular contributors mentioned last night at dinner that she has achieved great results at the gym due to interval training.

Ann did note however that most of the information on the web is somewhat unrealistic for someone who is just starting out. At the moment Ann is doing approximately 4 minutes walking on the treadmill followed by 1 minute of running. Over time Ann will improve on these times but I think it is sound advice and one you should aim for before trying anything more strenuous.

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WebMD has a 2 minute video showing the benefits of interval training for all age groups.

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Just thought I’d give you an update on how things are going.

First of all, I must say that it’s been really enjoyable. I tend to get quite bored when I exercise which is probably why I love hi-tech fitness equipment so much. It’s keep me focused on other things and not the workout!

Adding interval training to my routine has been fun and I find that the time flies by so that’s really good.

I haven’t just relied on interval training though. I like to walk, do some weight training and the stair stepper if it’s too hot outside. So I feel that my body is getting a varied routine.

The good news is that this morning I put on a pair of my older jeans and they weren’t uncomfortable to wear..yay! I did step on the scales and I’ve lost 3 kilos or 6 pounds.

So I’ll continue doing my routine. It’s not hard and I’m enjoying it.

The study was conducted by scientists from the University of NSW and the Garvan Institute.

It studied 45 overweight women over a 15 week period. Each were put through a 20 minute cycling regime, sprinting on an exercise bike for 8 seconds and then followed by 12 seconds of regular pace for 40 minutes.

The study showed that the body is prompted to kick into a metobolic response that allows for more fat burning under the skin and within the muscle.

You can apply this form of interval training to swimming, walking, running and rowing.

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This article from Australia’s SkyNews provides more details. Read article from SkyNews.com.au

For those who don’t know, interval training is high-intensity exercise periods alternated with periods of rest. These higher and lower intensity periods are repeated several times to form a complete workout.

This video is also worth watching for those interested in doing interval training. The Food Dude, as always, explains it very well!