Cardio (time)

[Guillermo A. Castañeda]

I would like to add interval training to my workout.  I do some running at a certain amount of time where the target is not the time but it's the speed.  Time remains constant. ie) I run for 5 minutes, then I run for 30 seconds, then 2 minutes, then 20 sec, etc.  I try to run faster every time.  I don't really care about the mileage. 

Are there any plans for this?

Thanks

[Paul]

You can do it now in FitSync.  I do a lot of interval training myselfl and it all comes down to creating a very specific exercise and being consistent in what you do.  The important thing is how you measure your progress.  Here's an example:

I do some cycling intervals out at Haines Point in DC which is a nice 3.25 mile flat loop.  So, I have created an exercise called "90 Second Sprints"  In the exercise note I set the rules which is ride for 20 minutes to warm up and then do 90 seconds all out sprint followed by 3 minutes easy spin for a total of 3 laps (about 10 miles).  I log distance of 10 and my total time.  If I have my HR monitor I'll log my average heart rate.  My goal is to complete the 10 miles a bit faster each time. 

In your case you might want to log distance since the faster you run your intervals the more distance you'll cover.  That will give you a decent measure to see how you're getting faster.  Create an exercise called Sprints - 5/30 and then put the details in the note.  Run the same number of intervals each time and then check your distance (this is easy if you're on a track).  I do something similar in my neighborhood.  First time I finished at a big tree.  Next time I killed myself trying to get just 5 yards past the tree.  So, whatever measure you use, just use something so you can see how you're progressing and you have something to shoot for.