Question # II-D
Can I do more than three intervals a week?
You can do more than three intervals a week but it is important to make sure that you have a rest day between each of your high-intensity interval days. You might have one time per week that you do back-to-back interval workouts, but you should not do that more than one time each week. Use a medium cardio workout, or do the No Excuses Workout on your off-interval days. Your Workout Schedule should list the right combination of workouts for you to receive the maximum results for the time you specify. Most importantly, don't overdo it - it can lead to injury or burnout.
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II. Interval Workouts
II. Interval Workout Questions:
(Remember, weight loss is a balance between exercise and nutrition. Be sure to read all of the questions and answers in this and other sections to understand how these two work together, and how you can take control of your weight loss goals.)
- II-A: What is anaerobic threshold (AT)?
- II-B: Why it is important to exercise based on my AT?
- II-C: Should I stay consistent with the Workout Schedules' mix of the 2-, 3-, and 4-minute intervals, or can I pick my favorite one and stick to that?
- II-D: Can I do more than three intervals a week?
- II-E: Some days I hit AT and can sustain it. Other days, I barely reach it. Why is this? How long do I need to maintain the target heart rate for it to "count" as an interval workout day?
- II-F: Some days I hit AT but, during recovery, I slow way down or stop altogether. How low can my heart rate drop during the recoveries?
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- II-G: If I can't hit my highest Interval (AT +5, for example), should I stop and try again another day, or go ahead with the workout, at a lower AT?
- II-H: What kind of exercise is optimal to do on my off-interval days?
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