How to Do Fartlek Run
Fartlek Run is a cardio exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.
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Primary muscle
Cardio
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Intermediate
01 / Move with control
How to perform
How to do Fartlek Run
- 01Begin with a five minute light jog to raise the core temperature and mobilize the ankles.
- 02Pick a landmark in the distance and sprint toward it at eighty percent of maximum effort.
- 03Slow down to a recovery jog until the breathing rate stabilizes before picking the next target.
- 04Repeat these variable speed intervals for the duration of the session to challenge the aerobic system.
Same guidance shown inside the A90 app
02 / Anatomy
Muscles worked by Fartlek Run
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Primary movers
- Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.
- Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
- Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.
Stabilisers
- Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
- Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.
03 / A90 Coach
A90 Coach tip
If the recovery pace feels like a walk, maintain a light jog to keep the heart rate in the aerobic zone between sprints.
Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app
05 / FAQ
Fartlek Run questions
What muscles does Fartlek Run work?
Fartlek Run is catalogued as a cardio exercise in A90 Training Club, with the cardio as its primary muscle group.
How do you do Fartlek Run correctly?
Begin with a five minute light jog to raise the core temperature and mobilize the ankles. Pick a landmark in the distance and sprint toward it at eighty percent of maximum effort. Slow down to a recovery jog until the breathing rate stabilizes before picking the next target. Repeat these variable speed intervals for the duration of the session to challenge the aerobic system.
What is the A90 coach tip for Fartlek Run?
If the recovery pace feels like a walk, maintain a light jog to keep the heart rate in the aerobic zone between sprints.
Is Fartlek Run suitable for beginners?
Fartlek Run is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.
Do you need equipment for Fartlek Run?
No. Fartlek Run is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.
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