The last two weeks I have been playing
with timed interval training and tabatas...not just sets and reps. I
think that if we can slowly increase the time per exercise, increase the
number of exercises per interval training with minimal rest, and focus
on total body and core exercises, we can simulate the running experience
and make the body perform at a higher level for longer times.
I have always somewhat known that interval training is the secret to strength and endurance for runners but the actual secret is how to get maximum intensity into a short training session. By making it timed instead of actual repetitions, workouts can be challenging, quick, intense and fun.
Follow an interval workout and rest breaks as close as you can and try not to take too much time for set up in between the workouts. Some exercises require different weights so make sure you have everything you need close. Strength sessions can range from 10 minutes to 50 minutes.
Running can take a back seat if needed but do not eliminate it. You can even make any run an interval training session or tabata. Do at least one hill or fartlek run during the week and 1 EZ run. Saturday is essentially an endurance day with running and strength training together.
Enjoy the week.
No comments:
Post a Comment