I hope you all are getting outside while you can. Winter is turning into Spring, but I expect one more weather backlash, one last cold snowy or rainy Hurrah from Mother Nature. So, get out while you can and try this interval running workout.

We all know that cardio workouts are an essential element to fitness and weight loss, but doing the same old routine can get quite stale (the air inside your gym?). Adding some interval training can really spice up your exercise routine as well as increase its calorie burning potential.

When doing interval training, you need to work with your own Rate of Perceived Exertion or RPE and work between easy (1-3), medium (4-7) and hard (8-10) amounts of exertion. Since I am a numbers gal I like using a heart rate monitor more. For Intervals you work between intensity levels of Fat Burning, Endurance and Performance training. To find your heart rate zones check out my Calculator.

Interested in trying the workout? Then read more

01:00-05:00 -- Brisk walk in Fat Burning Zone or RPE 2-3
05:00-10:00 -- Jog in Low end Endurance or RPE 4-5
10:00-12:00 -- Run in Upper zone of Endurance or RPE 7
12:00-15:00 -- Jog in Low end Endurance or RPE 4-5
15:00-17:00 -- Run in Upper end Endurance or RPE 7
17:00-18:00 -- Run in Upper end Performance zone or RPE 9
18:00-21:00 -- Jog in Low end Endurance or RPE 4-5
21:00-23:00 -- Run in Performance zone or RPE 9
23:00-28:00 -- Run in Upper zone of Endurance or RPE 7
28:00-29:00 -- Run in as fast as you can!!!! or RPE 10
29:00-32:00 -- Jog in Low end Endurance or RPE 4-5
32:00-37:00 -- Brisk Walk in Fat Burning Zone or RPE 2-3

Now stretch your legs.

You can turn this into a walking / jogging workout by walking briskly and turning all the running intervals into light jogging.