A 2003 study, along with several other published studies, concluded that sprint interval training burns body fat and builds endurance faster than slower paced endurance exercises.
With sprint interval training you will not only get into shape faster, you will do it while exercising for shorter periods of time. Sprint intervals make this possible because it takes less time to burn the same amount of calories compared to endurance training. Your body also requires more energy for sprints so it at Sprint interval training is short and intense. This type of workout is perfect for those of us who use time as an excuse to not workout.
The idea is simple. During your regular cardio workout have periods where you dramatically increase your pace to a fast speed. Continue at this level for a predetermined number of seconds (5 or more) and then return to your average pace. Perform this several times (4 or more) per workout. It is critical to let your body recover between sprints. I prefer to check my recovery from my heart rate and start another sprint interval once it is in the right zone.
You can use this type of training for all types of cardiovascular exercise, including but not limited to:
Running
Cycling
Jump Roping
Swimming
Agility Drills
Not only will this technique dramatically improve your fitness level, it will make your workout making it more exciting.
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