Plan Title: Interval Training for Novices

Plan Type: Workout

Summary: The following workout is a beginner interval workout lasting 21 mins. Interval workouts involve alternating higher intensity exercise with low intensity recovery periods. By adding higher intensity intervals, you can build endurance and burn more calories.

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	5 Minutes: *Keep at a RPE of 3-4: Warm Up at an easy pace (Copy and paste link to read the article about Rate of Perceived Exertion, or RPE)	Perceived Exertion Article http://exershare.com/article/8fe9bcd7-a.aspx
	3 Minutes Keep at a RPE of 5: Increase speed from warm up and increase incline 1%. Keep a moderate pace.
	1 Minute Keep at a RPE of 6 - Increase incline 1-3% to raise the intensity level. You should be working harder!
	3 Minutes: Keep at a RPE of 5 - Decrease speed and incline to lower your heart rate back to a comfortable level
	1 Minute: Keep at a RPE of 6 - Increase speed 3-5 increments and increase incline 1-2% to raise intensity.
	3 Minutes: Keep at a RPE of 5 - Decrease speed and incline to lower your heart rate back to a comfortable level
	5 Minutes: Keep at a RPE of 3-5 - Decrease speed/incline to lower your heart rate back to a comfortable level and cool down

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Added: 27, July, 2009
From: fitness4life

Category: Cardio

Tags: interval training beginner cardio exercise

Interval Training for Novices

From : fitness4life