Interval training is thought to have originated in Sweden, where it's called fartlek training. Interval training is a method of training in which your workout's intensity is increased and decreased between aerobic and anaerobic training. Intervals can improve performance and recovery in a short amount of time. Read more: Interval Training Article
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