What I’m not surprised about is that CNN named Interval Training the number 1 fitness trend for 2018. Following your hard interval workout, you get what is called an EPOC effect or Excessive Post Oxygen Consumption. With long steady cardio you do not challenge your capacity to the same degree. Less overuse injuryThis is one area that is often overlooked with regards to long steady cardio. Basically anything that gets you seriously out of breath quickly can be a method for interval training, so use your imagination.

Source: The Guardian January 11, 2018 03:45 UTC