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2005/04/09, 09:52 PM
When doing HIIT on a treadmill, I usually do 5 minutes warmup, 30 seconds on, 60 seconds off, for 8 cycles, then 5 minute cool down, for a total of 22 minutes. Is this right? Or am I supposed to gradually go up at each high point then go back down, back up higher, etc,
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2005/04/10, 01:38 AM
It depends.
Make sure you are challenging yourself in your max. and make sure your are giving yourself enough time to recover to pull off the trick on your heart.
I may consider extending the times a bit, but again - it's up to you. The key is to keep your body guessing and to challenge yourself. Your last sprint should be your hardest.
Here is an example of what I have found works for me well:
Cardio 33 Mins (3 Miles in 27:23)
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3:45 @ 5.5 mph, 1:30 @ 8.6 mph
3:30 @ 5.6 mph, 1:30 @ 8.8 mph
3:30 @ 5.7 mph, 1:30 @ 8.8 mph
3:30 @ 5.8 mph, 1:30 @ 8.9 mph
3:30 @ 5.9 mph, 1:30 @ 9.0 mph
3:30 @ 6.0 mph, 1:30 @ 9.1 mph
2:45 @ 3.5 mph
Take care!
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_Shane
I dont have to outrun the bear - just you....
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