Tuesday 28-Jan-2025: ABB-16_W.3-D.1

Written by Squad 5 Training

On December 2, 2024

Why Intervals?

Importance of Interval Work:

  1. Improves Speed and Efficiency: Interval training helps you run faster by improving your running economy, making you more efficient with less energy.
  2. Enhances Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity: It builds both endurance and speed by challenging your body to use oxygen efficiently and sustain short bursts of high intensity.
  3. Increases Lactate Threshold: Regular intervals raise your lactate threshold, allowing you to run faster without tiring as quickly.
  4. Builds Mental Toughness: Pushing through high-effort intervals develops resilience, helping you handle fatigue during long races.
  5. Time Efficiency: Intervals provide significant fitness gains in a shorter amount of time compared to steady-state runs.
  6. Prepares You for Race Day: Intervals mimic race intensity, helping you maintain your target pace even when fatigue

6min Cardio

2 min Break

5 sets – Increase effort on each set_ Time Cap 18 min

Row / SKi 15 Cals
Tall Plank KB Pass Through 10 reps
Dumbbell Goblet Tall Kneeling to Standing 10 reps
Single Arm Kettlebell Rack Carry 20m (70/53)

2min Break

5 sets – Increase effort on each set_ Time Cap 18 min

Bike / Run 15 Cals
Flutter Tuck L Hang 30 secs
Long Step Bodyweight or sandbag / DB behind the neck / Walking Lunge 10 reps per side
Dumbbell Farmer Carry 30m (70/53)

 

 

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