Interval Training Will Improve Muscle and Cardiovascular Endurance
Interval training is a kind of exercise in which bursts of energy output are interspersed with short rest periods or slow down periods. Said to work on the principle that more work is accomplished. Resulting in better than those achieved from a more sustained, continuous training method.
The variation in rest periods and work periods and the time frame for each determines much of the effectiveness of interval training. Certain training intervals work best for some sports or challenges. While different variations work better for others.
Very short, bursts of energy output followed by longer rest or slow down periods. Good for speed and speed endurance training. This style works on the energy system of the glycolytic type.
On the other hand, longer and lower intensity exercises interspersed with shorter rest periods help to develop endurance of the aerobic type.
According to some studies the typical long slow distance training in which heart rate is at 70-80 percent of the maximum can actually be detrimental to some sports training. This is because this type of training can tend to decrease anaerobic/glycolytic enzymes.
Training and Sports
For some sports therefore, including hockey, tennis, rugby, basketball and soccer among others, interval training is especially important. Because in these sports are multi-spring sports, endurance running will not always suffice in getting the upper hand when it comes to game time.
Also a great way to train for running events. Doing two minutes sprints with two minute rest periods is an effective way to train for a 10 K race.
There are many ways to practice training and most sports have interval training schedules set up to aid with the challenges of the specific sport in question. Interval training, whatever the specifics of it, can however be an enjoyable, challenging and necessary aspect of most training regimes.