Question # 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?
Not being able to reach your AT may be a sign that you are over-training, not drinking enough water or not getting proper nutrition. Review the Nutrition Q &A's to understand what your hydration and nutrition requirements are. As long as you do the amount of time required to complete your interval workout, then it should always "count". Remember, some days you will feel great and other days you will have less energy. The key to your success is to NOT give up on the tough days. That will be the difference between whether or not you achieve your weight loss goals.
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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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