Treadmill Intervals @ PitFit
Intervals: Raising the heart rate for a specific period of time provides the benefits of improved aerobic capacity. Our interval workouts place the driver at a heart rate that is either similar to or above what they normally encounter in the racecar. The equipment used for these workouts includes treadmills, Concept 2 Rowers, Jacobs Ladder, Versaclimber, the running track, road bicycles, and anything else we can use ! Each workout is varied based on the duration and intensity….just when you think you are fit, the workout changes to show that you still have a ways to go.
Short Intervals: These workouts focus on intervals of 30-60 seconds and are fairly high in intensity, normally about 100% of maximum heart rate. The recovery period varies, but is normally a minimum of twice as long s the interval time.
Long Intervals: These intervals are longer than short intervals, usually 60 seconds to 3 minutes and the heart rate range is between 90-95% of the maximum heart rate.
Lactate Intervals: The interval times on these sets are also referred to as “race-pace” workouts, because the heart rate intensity (80-90% of max) is normally what the driver encounters in a racing situation. The duration varies, normally a minimum of 3 minutes but as long as 20 minutes.
