Saturday, February 16, 2013

High-Intensity Interval Training (Cycling)



For the following HIIT session I would recommend getting a tachometer for your cycle. It is the unit of measurement I use to gauge intensity. High intensity interval training is a great way to build up core resistance and muscle stamina.


Firstly, start off with a 3-minute warmup period of medium-intensity with minimal incline or resistance, either of those can turn into a low/intense warm-up period. Do this at roughly 50-75 RPM. 

After the three minutes to get our heart rate going increase the resistance and steepness while keeping the RPMs above 75 for thirty seconds. Take a ten second cooldown period at <50 RPMs. Repeat the >75 RPM and pedal until you can no longer keep it above 75 RPMs. Rest for two minutes with a slow resistance/steepness free pedal period. 

Repeat these steps for a total of fifteen minutes, if your lower body is not burning you should probably go to the doctor because you may be superman/woman, or simply inhuman. If this is not enough of a challenge and you are ready for the Tour De France, try increasing the resistance, steepness and RPMs. I would not recommend doing this for more than 15 minutes because you may not be able to walk for the next two days.

Enjoy and feel free to gauge as you need.


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