Quick Start Interval Training

There are some great ways to get started quickly with interval training. You will do your body a whole lot of good as well as looking toned, feeling stronger and healthier and looking great.

These 'quick start' routines may be short - but they are tough. So... even if you are fit, start them off slowly. If you are not fit, check with your doctor before you start.

I recommend everyone to get Al Sears book and benchmark yourself before you start - measure your heart rate after exercise and your recovery time - how long it takes to get your heart back to normal.

Alternate These Interval Training Routines

These two routines are great to alternate. I am doing the first on days 1, 3 and 5, and the second on days 2, 4 and 6.

You might prefer to do them less often - 3 times a week is very good.

6-minute Whole Body Workout

The first workout is recommended by one of Dr Sears' coaches. This one move - repeated - exercises all the main muscle groups - upper, lower, and middle body.

Start slowly, and increase the repetitions each couple of weeks, up to the maximum.

6 minute whole body interval training workout 

6-minute Abdominal Workout

If you check out this video, you will not realize there were so many ways to crunch those abs!

The extra great feature is that it is made with just one piece of equipment - a couch. No doubt the maker had tongue firmly in cheek here.

This exercise is very tough on the abs, but also very good for you. The video does not recommend enough rest; so after each set, rest for 1-2 minutes to regain normal breathingand heart rate before carrying on. This means it will fit in with interval training theory, and so be much better for you in every way.

It is a great workout.

6-Minute Abdominal Workout - Using A Couch

I had trouble remembering the workout when lying on my couch; so I took a few screen shots to help my memory. You can download that 'aid memoire' here and print it out.

Either click and it should open, so you can print it; or right click and download to your computer.

Download Aid Memoire for 6 Minute Abs Workout 

Doesn't work? Go to this page for a smaller image of the interval training workout memory aid, and print out from there.