Category Archives: Interval Training Basics
What Makes Interval Training So Effective?
Why is interval training such an effective way to lose weight? There are several advantages to interval training over steady state training. However, I am going to reveal what I feel is the number 1 reason why interval training surpasses steady state. With steady state exercise you may burn between 50% to 60% fat during … Continue reading
High Interval Intensity Training – Your Secret Weapon to Fat Loss
High interval intensity training may be the secret weapon you’re looking for. So you are looking for an effective way to burn fat, lose weight or break through a plateau in your training schedule, but you don’t have hours and hours to spend on long steady state cardio exercises. There is an effective alternative that … Continue reading
HIIT Cardio on the Elliptical to Burn Fat
HIIT Cardio on the Elliptical to Burn Fat What if I were to tell you that you could throw out your 60 minute cardio training workout and get even better results in just 4 minutes using HIIT (high intensity interval training)? Could you get excited about it? What if I told you those 4 minute … Continue reading
Fat Loss Secrets Revealed: Proven Methods to Get Six Pack Abs
Fat Loss Secrets Revealed: Proven Methods to Get Six Pack Abs by Aaron Ivey ATC, CSCS Some strategies work better than others for getting rid of belly fat and showing off the six pack abs underneath. Unveiling the six pack doesn’t need to be a complicated or tricky process. However, it seems that it has … Continue reading
Revealing Your Six Pack Abs: Mistakes Most People Make
Revealing Your Six Pack Abs: Mistakes Most People Make by Aaron Ivey ATC, CSCS I am a little bit of a people watcher. I look to observe the techniques and methods that people are using to try and get in shape. Over the years I have observed some mistakes that many people seem to make … Continue reading
Interval Training: How Does it Burn Fat?
Interval Training: How Does it Burn Fat? (The Answer Totally Makes Sense) Traditionally, we have been told by many so called experts that if we wanted to burn fat then we need to train in the “fat burning zone.” According to these experts, training in the fat burning zone is the only way to burn … Continue reading
High Intensity Interval Training: Why is it So Effective?
High Intensity Interval Training: Why is it So Effective? by Aaron Ivey ATC, CSCS The comparisons between high intensity short duration exercise (HIT) and low to moderate intensity long duration exercise (LSD) continue to spark conversation and controversy. While there is no doubt that research suggests long, slow endurance type training does have some benefits, … Continue reading
Interval Training – Challenge Any of the 3 Energy Systems
Interval Training – Challenge Any of the 3 Energy Systems At the root of all training routines is the need to make the body more efficient at producing energy for your given activity, whether that is a sport, general health or life. If you are not training specific to the energy requirements of your activity … Continue reading
Specific Formula to Charge Your Energy Systems
Specific Formula to Charge Your Energy Systems In a previous article I outlined a basic model of how your body produces the ATP necessary to power your body. That’s all great in theory but how do you apply that to your interval training workout? Each sport or activity has different energy system requirements. How do … Continue reading
8 Benefits of Interval Training
What are the benefits of interval training? Why would I switch from doing my traditional cardio routine? Does it really work if I am not working hard for at least an hour? These are a couple of questions that I hear all the time with clients and injured athletes that I work with. Here are … Continue reading