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- $Title{What Does "Interval Training" Mean?}
- $Subject{exercise training interval community social problems aerobic
- alternate activity muscles endurance oxygen workout speed work overtraining
- aerobics behavior behaviors lifestyle lifestyles exercises exercising train
- muscle workouts overtrain over train training}
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- What Does "Interval Training" Mean?
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- QUESTION: I have seen the term "interval training", most recently on a
- television commercial, but I can't figure out what it means. It must have
- something to do with aerobic exercise, but I would like more information than
- that. Can you please explain this term for me?
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- ANSWER: While this type of training scheme may be applied to aerobic
- exercises, it is also used by many athletes to increase their ability to
- achieve greater abilities for competition. Interval training requires that
- you alternate periods of work, or high intensity effort, with periods of
- relief, where the pace of activity is reduced. This pushes your endurance to
- higher levels as it increases the amount of energy that can be developed
- before your muscles run out of available oxygen. Since both the pace and
- effort is increased for periods during any workout, this method is also called
- "speed work". While interval training has many advantages it can also lead to
- overtraining, and may lead to more than the usual number of injuries.
- However, when your goals are clear and you have good counseling available
- about your training or exercise program, this method may be of great help in
- achieving your objectives.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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