For those of you who love running and are looking for something to mix things up, try running rounds!
What you will do is get on a treadmill and set it for a speed you can handle for 5 minutes. When the first round is over you have a 1 minute break. During this 1 minute break you will drop the speed to a walking pace and raise the incline to one that is challenging for you. Walk this for 5 minutes (Round 2). During your next 1 minute break, drop the treadmill back down to a 0 incline and repeat Round 1 again. Do up to 5 rounds (alternating each round).
The good thing about the treadmill is you can keep track of your progress very easily. Record your speeds and incline settings and try to increase these each time you do the program. You can alternate this into your regular workouts or you can do it 3-5 times a week depending on your fitness level and goals. Since you are mixing things up it goes by quickly and will get your heart pounding!
Example:
Round 1:
Run at 7 mph for 5 minutes
Round 2:
Incline of 7.5, walk at 3.5 mph
Round 3:
Run at 7 mph for 5 minutes
What you will do is get on a treadmill and set it for a speed you can handle for 5 minutes. When the first round is over you have a 1 minute break. During this 1 minute break you will drop the speed to a walking pace and raise the incline to one that is challenging for you. Walk this for 5 minutes (Round 2). During your next 1 minute break, drop the treadmill back down to a 0 incline and repeat Round 1 again. Do up to 5 rounds (alternating each round).
The good thing about the treadmill is you can keep track of your progress very easily. Record your speeds and incline settings and try to increase these each time you do the program. You can alternate this into your regular workouts or you can do it 3-5 times a week depending on your fitness level and goals. Since you are mixing things up it goes by quickly and will get your heart pounding!
Example:
Round 1:
Run at 7 mph for 5 minutes
Round 2:
Incline of 7.5, walk at 3.5 mph
Round 3:
Run at 7 mph for 5 minutes
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