Interval training burns nine times more body fat than long, slow, boring cardio. Aerobic training burns calories but it simply doesn’t increase your metabolism like interval training does. And the true power of interval training comes from the intensity of each work period.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I love to see moms being active. It’s great to get outside and move with your kids! However, we need to be honest about the fact that it’s not really feasible to train with intensity while pushing a stroller. Fast arm movement is the key to getting your wheels moving during sprints, so if you are pushing a stroller you’re losing out on some much needed speed to maximize your results.
Honestly, how much intensity can your cardio workouts have when you are pushing a stroller?
So, get out and push a stroller, maybe even jog a little, but don’t think that you are getting anywhere close to the same kind of benefit that you can get hands-free and in open space with high-intensity intervals.
Interval workouts, pushing yourself to higher intensity, will pay back GREAT divends in the fitness department.
Contact me if you are interested in having more energy, shedding pounds, losing some inches and starting a workout program. Whether you live close by or far away Team Xcelerate can help you today!
Get Fit in 2010,
Coach Brad Taliancich
Director, Team Xcelerate
504-915-9716
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