Introduce Intervals
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Welcome to Day 3 of the Meditate, Activate, Rejuvenate Challenge, powered by Humana.
A quick, easy way to spice up your movement and reenergize is to use interval training. This is when you alternate short bursts of intense activity (30 seconds or so) with periods of rest or recovery.
For example, instead of taking one long walk, add 30 seconds of jogging every couple of minutes.
Today, experiment with your ratio of intense activity and recovery. Play around with what feels good for your body. Try different activities, such as:
Do these activities while waiting for the elevator, cooking dinner, or even brushing your teeth. This is an effective way to get your heart rate up and enjoy the cardiovascular benefits of exercise without requiring much extra time or effort. It’s also an ideal way to give yourself a boost of energy.
Looking for more ideas? Try some of these simple exercises you can do at work.
What are your go-to exercises for interval training? Share your experience in the challenge with us in in the update thread here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram. Tag us with #healthynurse.
Want to share this post? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share it with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 2? Catch up here. Continue on to day 4.
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A quick, easy way to spice up your movement and reenergize is to use interval training. This is when you alternate short bursts of intense activity (30 seconds or so) with periods of rest or recovery.
For example, instead of taking one long walk, add 30 seconds of jogging every couple of minutes.
Today, experiment with your ratio of intense activity and recovery. Play around with what feels good for your body. Try different activities, such as:
- Squats
- Lunges
- Sit-ups or crunches
- Planks
- Jumping jacks
Do these activities while waiting for the elevator, cooking dinner, or even brushing your teeth. This is an effective way to get your heart rate up and enjoy the cardiovascular benefits of exercise without requiring much extra time or effort. It’s also an ideal way to give yourself a boost of energy.
Looking for more ideas? Try some of these simple exercises you can do at work.
What are your go-to exercises for interval training? Share your experience in the challenge with us in in the update thread here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram. Tag us with #healthynurse.
Want to share this post? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share it with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 2? Catch up here. Continue on to day 4.
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