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July 29, 2008

Sprint down the block

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Short bursts of high intensity activity not only increase your aerobic capacity, but also burn more calories. The next time you go for a walk, challenge yourself to add a couple of short sprints or jogs to your routine.

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  1. User_48
    mtatich about 1 year ago

    I walk every morning, 6 times around the streets surrounding our house. It’ll be good to try sprinting every 1/2 block or so.

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    jamesjay about 1 year ago

    something i do a couple times a week…sprint at 100% for 30 seconds, then power walk for 30 seconds. then sprint at 100% for 60 seconds, then power walk for 60 seconds. Finally sprint at 100% for 90 seconds, then power walk it off for 90 seconds…WHAT A WORKOUT!!!

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    anndiego about 1 year ago

    I am starting a running conditioning class so I am sure I will get my fair share of running blocks in the next twelve weeks!

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    xnicolekingx about 1 year ago

    i jog every monday and friday with my best friend. i find going with a friend makes exersizing a lot easier

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    Semily about 1 year ago

    I went for a walk today and added 2 sprints to my walk, it got my heartrate up really fast.

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    boblyns about 1 year ago

    This morning my running partner was sick so I took the bike. At the park I got off my bike and ran up this hill that is pretty steep 3 times. It was great. It made my workout!

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    drsteele3 about 1 year ago

    I added sprinting to my morning walk about 2 months ago and am loving the results. The dog is loving it too.:)

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    rondasue about 1 year ago

    My daughter and I walked in town and we sprinted a couple blocks.I also sped up the treadmill a couple times to push myself.

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    naturalee about 1 year ago

    I usually sprint while walking the track 3 times a week, it really helps keep my routine from becoming boring.

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    natureforlife about 1 year ago

    I walked to our local grocery store and sprinted twice during the 25 min walk back. I could feel all my muscles saying thank you!

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    tallnessa76 about 1 year ago

    If sudden sprinting downhill counts, then I’m all in!

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    hayven09 about 1 year ago

    i’ve been running and working out for almost 2 solid weeks. i love trying to live a healthy life style.

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    baby10 about 1 year ago

    tomorrow me and my dad are going to run in the morning so that we can loose some weigh.

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    Sweetness_seventyfive about 1 year ago

    I’m going to add bursts of fast paced reps to my x trainer/exercise bike and walking routines. x:)

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    marakee about 1 year ago

    I have Lupus and can’t run, skip, or jog. My hip and knee needs repair or replacement. I wear molded shoes. I walk kind of like a swamp monster in a horror movie. I do sitting down exercises chosen by my physical therapist. Does this count for anything?

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    angelajiniel about 1 year ago

    I will start adding short sprints to my jogging routine starting tomorrow.