Interval Running
Sprints last thirty seconds followed by one-minute recovery
- Level
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Run · Standing
- Tracks
- Cardio
Works
Full Body
How to do it
- Warm up with five minutes of easy jogging.
- Sprint at maximum effort for thirty seconds.
- Slow to a walk or light jog for one minute.
- Repeat the sprint and recovery cycle six times.
- Cool down with five minutes of slow walking.
Common mistakes
- Starting the sprint too fast and fading early.
- Skipping the warm-up before high-intensity efforts.
- Turning the recovery period into another hard run.
Safety
Stop if you feel chest pain, dizziness or unusual shortness of breath.
Tips
- Drive your knees high during the sprint phase.
- Land softly on the mid-foot to reduce impact.
- Focus on rapid arm turnover to maintain speed.
Details
- Base movement
- Run
- Body position
- Standing
- Pace
- Run
