Fat Burning Interval Training on Treadmill

September 2, 2009 by Roger W Ergle

If you are a person that owns a treadmill, then there’s a chance you’ve noticed that you have reached a peak or you are bored stiff with your routine. This peak has put you at a point where you cannot lose any more weight no matter how hard you try. You’re not the only person that’s had this issue, so what exactly can you do to get around it? Fortunately there have been a few people that figured out how to fix it, and you can apply this to your workout!

Interval training on a treadmill is one of the best solutions. The problem is that your body is accustomed to your normal workout. Initially your body was shocked into responding to your workouts because it did not know what to expect. Now that your body accommodates your workout, it is time to change things up.

So what could be more extreme than your current workout you might be asking? Well, you could try interval training on a treadmill. This is something that is sure to give your body a shock and make it perform better than you ever dreamed possible. So how do you start? It’s actually pretty simple, so let’s go over the basics.

Before you start, you will have to change your thinking about running on the treadmill at a slow, continuous pace because that is just not an efficient way to burn fat. To begin you need to determine the fastest pace you can run on the treadmill for one minute without injuring yourself. You may have to discover this through trial and error. The fastest you can run on the treadmill may be 5 mph or it may be 15 mph. It will all depend on your current level of conditioning.

To perform treadmill interval training, you will sprint as fast as you can for a period of one minute and then slow to a very comfortable pace for two minutes. Then you will repeat this cycle ten times. That’s it. The entire workout consists of repeating this cycle ten times. It is short, but intense. If you are wondering if you can withstand the intensity. You can. Our bodies are remarkably adaptable and can sustain more than we often think. If you are wondering why you should undertake this type of training, it is because your body will begin to use stored fat as fuel. This, remarkably, continues for up to 48 hours after your workout and means that your body is burning fat even when you are working, watching TV and even sleeping. The interval workout should be performed three times a week with at least 48 hours of rest in between sessions.

One of the other benefits of interval training is that the timing of the intervals can be changed and different equipment can be used. If you find that your results are not what you expect, or you are just getting bored, try going with shorter intervals at even higher intensity or switch to an elliptical trainer or perform sprints outdoors. There are almost unlimited possibilities. The key is to simply perform at a very high intensity for a short interval, perform at low intensity for a rest interval and repeat the process.

Considering the intense nature of this type of training, you should consult with your doctor before beginning an interval training regimen. If you have any sort of medical condition, it is imperative that you do so.

If you are looking for an exercise program that delivers the best results, without boredom and in the shortest time possible, give treadmill interval training a try.

Roger Ergle is a strength, conditioning and fitness enthusiast specializing in providing information on interval training, high intensity training, and the best, most efficient methods for losing weight and getting flat, six pack abs. To learn more and get the latest information on the best workouts possible, please visit ExtremeFitnessRX.

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