Walk/Run Intervals?

horrorfan
horrorfan Posts: 42 Member
Hello,

I have recently got back into myfitnesspal and working out after reaching my highest weight yet (228 lbs). I started doing my own version of Intervals at the gym and I was wondering how good my exercise plan is for losing weight (particularly fat).

I try to workout at least 5 days a week. I do 40 minute work outs (NOT including the warm up or cool down) and I do...medium intensity intervals. I walk for one minute at 3.6-3.8 mph, run for one minute at 5.0mph for about 15 minutes, then I walk for 5-10 minutes at 3.5mph-3.8mph, and then I either finish it up with a walk a minute at 3.6-3.8mph, run 30 seconds for 5.0mph or I walk on an incline for the last ten minutes at 3.6-3.8mph.

I also try to mix in strength training twice a week. On those days I only do my Intervals for about 20-30 minutes. I am also thinking about making my sixth day of working out just walking briskly for 45 minutes. I'm getting off topic, but anyways, is this effective?

I also noticed that the second day I did the intervals, I could barely get through them like the first day. I was out of breath quicker. could I be wearing my body out too quickly?

I am 17, almost 18, female, 5'4" and 219 pounds. Please reply as I would love as much feedback as possible from any and all users! (:

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  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    Are you trying to do a C25K type plan where you gradually build running endurance? Or is your purpose in doing the intervals more in hopes to burn fat like HIIT?
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Temporarily locking this thread as the main site is 18 and up. While this is a private group, my understanding is that we still operate under that umbrella in that advising a minor is a no-go. Sorry OP!

    If I find out otherwise I'll unlock this thread.
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