4 x 200 meters
*Rest 1:00 between runs and rest 3:00 after the last run before starting the 300’s.
3 x 300 meters
*Rest 1:00 between runs and rest 3:00 after the last run before starting the 400’s.
2 x 400 meters
*Rest 1:00 between runs.
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Below are a few reason’s to come in today for a great sprinting workout. The excerpts are from an article featured on HeathMatters.com. For the full article click HERE.
Sprinting Makes Muscle
As sprinting is an anaerobic exercise, it helps in build muscles in the same way that weight training does. Sprinting, uses dozens of muscles at the same time, making it one of the most complete muscle training exercises available.
There are studies that show sprinting can enhance protein synthesis pathways which helps in breaking down protein by as much as 230 percent. With the right nutrition and recovery, sprinting can actually promote muscle building, allowing your body to become leaner.
Sprinting Boosts Metabolism – You Lose Weight Even After The Workout Is Over
There is no doubt that sprinting helps in burning a lot of calories in a short span of time. But, what’s great is that one loses weight even when the workout is over. If you are wondering how, the answer is simple. When you sprint, you kick-start your metabolism that allows you to burn more calories even when you stop sprinting. This fact is also backed by a study done by Professor James Timmons from the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh which reports that sprinting can actually boost the body’s metabolism sharply.
Sprinting Take Cares Of Your Heart – Improves Heart Health
Sprinting is not just about weight loss, but also comes with cardiovascular benefits. It can help lower your blood pressure. The fast-twitch muscles (type II muscles) that you are building while you sprint helps in improving your heart function. When you do sprints, you put all your effort on your muscles making your heart pump harder, thus improving overall blood circulation. As a result, your heart is healthy and strengthens up which reduces your chances of heart disease.
Sprints Increases Human Growth Hormone Production
The other exciting benefit of sprints is its ability to naturally increase the production of human growth hormone (HGH) in your body, which also plays a significant role in weight loss and also slows down the aging process by enhancing the tissue growth in your body.
