The threshold walk is recommended to be done from 1 to 3 times per week and you can alternate this exercise with an easier workout or with a free day

Benefits Of The Threshold Walk

This workout will increase your athletic performance and your anaerobic threshold (anaerobic threshold is an extremely reliable and powerful predictor of performance in aerobic exercises).This exercise is used by those who train for races in order to improve their VO2 maximum (VO2 max= the biggest quantity of oxygen you can consume while you exercise).

The Threshold Walk

1. Start with a warm up session; walk 5 -10 minutes at easy pace
2. Stop and do some stretch movements for five minutes
3. Start walking and raise your heart rate up to 90% of your maximum heart rate. Continue to do this exercise for 50-60 minutes.
4. End up the training session with a cool down walk at an easy pace (around 5 min)