Change Up Your Workouts With Interval Training

Working out and staying on track with a fitness program can be more difficult during the winter months. Temperatures are cooler and the holiday season also brings a range of distractions, not to mention the extra calories you’ll encounter at holiday gatherings. We have less time to work out during this busy time of year as well.

Your Cypress Apartment Workout Plan

Fortunately, there is a way to make workouts much more efficient and effective. Interval training, sometimes called high impact interval training (HIIT) can help keep you in shape with a time commitment of as little as one hour per week.

Here is a sample HIIT workout format. It can be used with any physical activity, including running, biking, swimming, circuit training and more. This workout program is flexible, and you can change up the activity at any time. Each workout takes just 20 minutes and should be done three times per week.

Sample Interval Training Workout

• Stretch and warm up.
• Exert yourself at 80 to 90 percent exertion for 30 seconds.
• Slow down to light exertion for 60 to 90 seconds.
• Repeat seven more times.
• Stretch and cool down.

Again, the workout activity you engage in is your choice. The main variable is that you should be able to safely exert yourself at a minimum of 80 percent capacity.

The only downside of interval training is that there is a risk of injury due to the high level of exertion. Activities, like sprinting or running, could lead to muscle pulls or joint issues. Be sure to consult your doctor or other health professionals before starting this or any other new workout routine.

Luxury Living in Cypress

The Cypress apartments at Carrington at Barker Cypress offer a variety of options to assist you in staying on track with your fitness routine. Your residence includes access to a resort-style pool with WiFi sundeck as well as a cardio strength training center.

Carrington at Barker Cypress is close to parks and recreational options, so you’ll never get bored with your workout routine. Cypress, Texas, is an up-and-coming community with many employment options. Contact us today for more information about leasing your very own Cypress apartment. Amenities include loft-style ceilings, crown moldings, garden tubs, gourmet kitchens and much more.