interval training

[ in-ter-vuhl trey-ning ]

noun

1. an exercise and training program in which each session consists of periods of intense exertion alternating with periods of rest or lighter exertion. high-intensity interval training ( def ).

interval training

noun

1. a method of athletic training using alternate sprinting and jogging Also calledfartlek

Word History and Origins

Origin of interval training¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

But I also realized that stairways are great interval training.”

From Los Angeles Times

She also leads a program she created that involves nutrition, health and wellness education, running, and high-intensity interval training.

From Slate

If you are concerned about blood pressure and are new to fitness, don’t try jumping into high intensity interval training, which causes more rapid fluctuations in your heart rate and blood pressure.

From Seattle Times

Some other terms added have been referenced and used over the years, like the turf toe, cheat code, girl dad and high-intensity interval training.

From Seattle Times

In Lumin Fitness' darkened studio space in Dallas, Texas, LED screens line the walls from where AI personal trainers guide up to 14 gym goers at a time through personalised workouts or high-intensity interval training.

From BBC