How Intervals Work Best For My Routine Workout

Although I do not go to the gym as much as I used to, I still push myself to go at least 4 times a week. Since it is getting nicer out (well at least that's what I thought, but today it is 35 degrees out!!), who really wants to spend so much time at the gym?! Not I!

I know I've talked about different types of cardio in past posts, but I wanted to share with you guys my workout routine switch up. I have started doing more interval workouts to speed up my gym time. I am still at the gym for about 45-50 minutes when I do go, but that is because I like to put in at least 30 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of weights.

As much as I LOOOOOVE running.... NOT. It is the quickest way to lose belly fat, and to build up a sweat. I usually run at a speed between 6.7-7.1 for about 3-5 minutes, then take a short walk break, and then run again for another 3-5 minutes. I like to do this about 5 times. I then walk on an incline up to 6.5-7, and walk at a speed of 4.0-4.2 for a good 10 minutes. Once I have completed my exercise, and the machine is off, I start to run on an incline and I hold the handle bars in front of me. I try and run as fast as possible in a short amount of time. This really gets you going and makes you feel even more determined!

When I am on the bike, I turn it up to level 5 or 6 depending on how I feel. When I start out, I like to pedal at a very steady pace. After about 5 minutes, I start to pick the pace up, and continue to increase my pace as the minutes go by. I like to ride on the bike for about 15-20 minutes at most.

Same thing if I choose to use the elliptical. I like to go on a high incline. I start my pace off steady, and then increase as the minutes go by.

Intervals really make a difference in your work outs, and I highly recommend trying it out!