Interval Training Boost

Spice up rehab with intervals—short bursts that supercharge your heart. ACSM says alternating 1-minute sprints (fast walk or cycle) with 2-minute recovery (slow pace) for 20 minutes beats steady-state for fitness gains. It ups oxygen use, burns fat, and cuts BP—perfect for secondary prevention. Start easy: 4 rounds, Borg’s 14-15 on sprints, 10-11 on rest. Warm up 5 minutes, cool down too. Studies show a 20% risk drop with this vibe. Safety first—check with your doc; stop if dizzy. Your heart’s loving the variety—boost it up!

Source: ACSM – "High-Intensity Interval Training"

Link: https://www.acsm.org/docs/default-source/files-for-resource-library/high-intensity-interval-training.pdf