Walking intervals create a challenging, heart-pumping workout. It should be more difficult to string together a complete sentence at a moderate walking pace (about 30% to 40% of your maximum effort). Fast, vigorous intervals require around 70% of your maximum effort.
It Reduces The Time You Need To Exercise
Fast-slow intervals are helpful for people with busy schedules. The same benefits of a slower walk can be achieved through vigorous and moderate exercise.
An Endorphin Rush
Walking for 30 to 60 seconds at a time will give you an endorphin rush. Walking intervals can help you increase your walking speed.
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It Builds Endurance.
According to Dr. Tamanna Singh, a clinical cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic, walking can build up your aerobic endurance. “Interval training allows you to increase the speed of intervals over time.”
Helpful When Getting Back Into Exercise
Take it easy the next day and walk at a steady pace. With fast-slow intervals, you can take your walking to the next level.
Help You Feel Less Bored
Exercise commitment requires engagement. You can make walking more exciting by mixing quick walking with slower walking. You can alternate between a moderate pace for 10 minutes and a fast pace for five minutes until you hit your time goal.
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It’s Easier On Your Body
Lemere says that running can be painful without proper warming up and recovery. Runners may not be able to run as they age. That’s OK. You can get some brisk outdoor exercise by alternating walking and running.
Sustained Pace Has Similar Benefits.
The general health benefits of intermittent walking are no more beneficial than sustained walking. As a result, walking increases muscle strength decreases diabetes risk, reduces blood pressure, and lowers cholesterol, reducing heart attack and stroke risk.