Okay, so today I decided to give the “Edwards Sport” workout a shot. I’d heard about it from some friends, and it sounded pretty intense, so, naturally, I was curious.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to figure out what this workout actually was. A quick search online, and, well, it’s all about hitting that maximum heart rate zone. The idea is to push yourself really hard for short bursts.
The Workout Itself
- Warm-up: I started with some light jogging and dynamic stretches. You know, arm circles, leg swings, the usual. Just wanted to get the blood flowing.
- The Sprints: This is where things got tough. I did a series of all-out sprints. Basically, I ran as fast as humanly possible for about 20 seconds, then walked/jogged to recover for about 10 seconds. Did this about 8 times, back-to-back.
- Cool-down: After the sprints, I definitely needed a good cool-down. Walked around, did some more stretches, tried to catch my breath.
My Thoughts and How It Felt
Man, that was brutal. Seriously. By the fifth sprint, my legs were burning, and my lungs felt like they were on fire. But, I have to admit, there was a strange kind of satisfaction in pushing myself that hard.
After I finished, I felt completely wiped out, that a good thing, though. It was that “I just did something really challenging” kind of tired.
I definitely felt the “afterburn” effect for a while after the workout. My heart rate stayed elevated, and I could tell my body was still working hard, even though I was just sitting around.
It’s not a workout I’d do every day, that’s for sure. But as a once-in-a-while thing to really challenge myself? Yeah, I can see the appeal.
I wouldn’t recommend this to absolute beginners. If you’re not used to intense exercise, you could easily overdo it. But if you’re in decent shape and looking for a way to kick your fitness up a notch, the Edwards Sport workout might be worth a try. Just, uh, be prepared to suffer a little.
