interval training
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How to Choose Between HIIT and Steady Cardio Workouts
High intensity interval training packs a hard workout into a short period of time, which makes it sound like it should be an efficient, superior way to work out. But HIIT doesn’t have as many advantages as we’re led to believe, and often steady-state cardio is the better option. Let’s look at a few factors…
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Most ‘HIIT’ Workouts Aren’t Really HIIT
High intensity interval training made headlines in the 2010s with one specific claim: that short bursts of hard work can give the same aerobic benefits as longer sessions of jogging or cycling. But the HIIT videos you can stream today have very little to do with the original model, and many of them aren’t worth…
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Run Faster With Track Workouts
I rarely feel stronger or faster or more totally badarse than when I’m running a track workout with short repeats. Today, I want to share that feeling with you.
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Lifehacker Fitness Challenge, Week 3: Try This Mini Speed Workout
How’s the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge treating you? If you’re logging a ton of kilometres, great — but if you’ve slacked off a bit or are just joining us, that’s fine too. This week’s workout is for everyone. We’re going to run some tiny solo races, and they will make you faster.