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It is all about finding something that you can have fun doing. People ask me all of the time what the best form of cardiovascular exercise is- and the answer is honestly- whatever you like! If you like it, you are more likely to do it, right?

So lets talk about how to use that TV in front of you to work harded instead of slow you down, shall we? I play this game with myself on the treadmill all of the time. Pick a 30 minutes TV show that you want to watch. Set your elliptical (or treadmill, bike etc) to a speed and resistance that is comfortable for you. Not super easy, but comfprtable enough for you to hold a full conversation. Keep up that pace during the actual show- so you can enjoy it- BUT- during the commercials, increase the intensity to a level at which you can barely speak. Sneaky interval training 101.

What if you don't have a TV in front of you and you are listening to your ipod? Set it to shuffle and adjust your speed according to the tempo of the song. Some days may be a little easier, but some may feel impossible! It will keep your mind and your miuscles guessing and help keep you out of a rut.

Lastly, if you are walking, cycling or running outside, pick a landmark that you can see in the distance and increase your speed until you reach it. Before you know it, you will have gone 3x as far as you normally do before gettign bored.

So now that you know HOW to interval train, let's talk about WHY you would do it...

Put simply, more calories are typically burned during interval training than in lower-intensity exercise because it allows your body to work harder for a longer period of time than if you were training continuously. Therefore, noticeable fitness results may be seen sooner for someone doing interval training than in someone who continuously exercises.

Ready to try it??

KT