Can you do interval training on a treadmill

Below is  a common question I get quite often about interval type training.

I’m sure many were in response the The Truth About Cardio Post from Craig Ballanytyne.

Question?

Hey Virgil

I’d love to implement interval training into my program

My question is can I do interval training on a treadmill, stair master or elliptical trainer

Answer:

Of course you can.

Cardio interval training can be done almost anywhere

Interval means you alternate harder work with lighter work or even rest

For example on your typical treadmill you can alternate a hard run at 8 MPH for 1 minute followed by an easy run at 5 MPH for 1 minute. You simply then repeat this sequence.

Just apply that to any cardio machine to create an interval workout.

It is however much easier and more effective to do interval work on real surfaces like a track, stairs or hills which is why they are big part of my NGN Program.

http://nogymnecessary.com/hill-sprints.html

http://nogymnecessary.com/stair-exercises.html

On real surfaces it’s much easier to do very hard or even extremely hard intervals then it is on machines.

The transition from a very tough interval is also smooth as you can simply stop or slow down for your easy interval.

For example If you run up stairs for 30 seconds all you have to do is stop or walk for your easy interval.

On a treadmill you have to actually press the buttons to slow down which can be a little tricky.

It can be done and is still effective but the real deal is the best choice if you have it available.

Virgil Aponte

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