One of the Getfit fundamentals is form and function, this is the training principles of our training. As part of this we ask you to do a 45 min programme with your trainer 2-3 times a week and a cardio interval work out of 25 mins,2-3 times a week.

So how have I done so far??

I really enjoyed the different exercises that were in the 45 min workout, some of them were familiar others not, on the whole a good muscular workout.

Now for the Cardio intervals…… most commonly we ask this to be done on the treadmill……as soon as I found out this I was not happy!!!, for some reason I have always had a fear of running, something to do with those cross country runs they made us do at school, I hated them with a passion!!

Anyway it goes like this 5min warm up on the treadmill, then run at 90% effort for 1 minute, then rest for 2 mins by walking, repeat this 5 times. Once the last one has been finished, cool down with a light jog and then to a walk over a 5min period.

….so how did I do.. well I certainly finished rather red faced and very sweaty, drip drip! I actually did a lot better than I thought I would, and felt that I could have even pushed myself that little bit further, not bad for never really running before.

I think a solid positive first try and if you put that with the fact that your only really working hard for 5 mins. Even with that short amount of work the cardio interval is the best way to boost your metabolism and reduce your body fat, don’t think I can argue with that, so much so that I have booked my next one already!!!

Bring on the Cardio Intervals!!!!……..


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