One of the best ways to burn fat is through interval training cardio. Learn the principles behind interval training, as well as specific routines and protocols that can help you set up your workouts. Get in game-ready condition with STACK's help.
Ever feel like the hours you spend on the treadmill don't yield the results you're looking for? Your muscles look flatter, you still have fat in troublesome areas, and you feel a general sense of fatigue going into your training...
What is fartlek training, and why is it such a great way to condition for athletes? Fartlek is a Swedish word meaning "speed play," and that's essentially what this type of workout is built upon. (See also STACK Science: Developing Slow-...
Athletes have to be in great shape. But jogging is never the best way to train the body for competition, since it produces slow movement patterns, which can actually hinder power and speed production.
Metabolic conditioning is a high tech name...
Taking long breaks in the weight room won't simulate game conditions. To achieve a higher level of conditioning, you must push yourself, even during rest periods. This will allow your body to adapt to the constant movement necessary for success...
Interval runs are a great way to improve sport-specific conditioning. Instead of jogging a mile at a leisurely pace, which produces slow movement patterns that can hinder power and speed production, try running sprints for different lengths.
One mile equals 1,760...
