The latest interval training news and articles
High-intensity interval training is one of the best ways to improve fitness, health and endurance exercise performance. To optimise intervals, we put a lot of thought into the intensity, duration and volume of the work intervals. However, interval training is far more than just how hard you push the interval. And it’s easy to overlook …
RECOVERY INTERVALS: A KEY PART OF VO2 MAX TRAINING Read More »
Altitude training masks are designed to make breathing more difficult when exercising. The idea being that this strengthens your respiratory muscles and improves cardiovascular fitness and efficiency. It’s also claimed that they can simulate the effects of altitude training. But is that really the case? And do they provide any benefit for endurance athletes?… So, …
Interval training is a key part of successful endurance training program. It’s received a lot of attention from researchers. And research has been unequivocal with regards to its benefits… Interval training improves many health and performance measures: cardiovascular fitness (VO2max), metabolic rate, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, fat oxidation, neuromuscular coordination, exercise economy and performance. Through …
Optimising Recovery Between Intervals: Why VO2max Matters Read More »
HIIT cycling workouts are one of the most effective ways to improve cycling time trial performance. Not surprisingly cycling intervals form a key part of successful cycle training. Whilst we know a lot about structuring cycling intervals, less in known about the best approach for cycling intervals for triathletes. This is especially true, when considering …
How triathletes can use bike intervals to improve cycling and running performance Read More »
Looking to improve your 5km running speed? Including regular hill running, as part of a structured training program, is a great way to improve your 5km running speed. Hill running is a highly specific form of strength training for runners, leading to improvements in muscle strength, power, efficiency and running speed. But what type of …
How to use hill interval training to improve 5km running performance Read More »
Anyone who trains seriously, knows that to achieve consistent improvements, training must be progressive. One of the easiest ways to do this is to work to a specific exercise intensity. For instance, if you lift weights you might focus on completing a set number of repetitions. And as this becomes easier you increase the resistance …
HIIT Workouts: The importance of keeping training progressive Read More »
