Interval running does it really make a difference

[cranberry]

Hello,

I took up running/jogging again in March. I do 3miles in about 35-40min 3-4 times a week. I used to run outside, but with the summer aka humid/hot weather coming into effect, I decided to join a gym and now I run on the treadmill. I put it on a 1% incline to mimic the effects of running on the street (I read this in Fitness magazine). I pretty much run at a constant pace 4.7miles/h, with a few 3-5min sprints in between.

 

Ok, now for my question. I also read in the magazine about interval running, where you jog for a couple minutes then full out sprint for a minute and you continue to do this pattern for your whole run.

Personally I prefer the way I am doing it right now, but if this interval running will provide me with more benefits (i.e., more calories burned) then I'm all for it. So has anyone tried interval running and noticed a major difference or not really one at all?

 

Thanks for reading.

[QTpie87]

what kind of benifits does it add to just running?? what are you suppost to do? just run normal and then really fast? sounds like it would give you a nice slow running break after the fast sprinting.

[robowar]

Interval training builds anaerobic endurance.

[Stinkweed]

Well, I've heard it helps boost your metabolism big time, so I'm guessing it's better for losing weight rather than improving your endurance. If you prefer the latter, then what you're already doing works better, I guess... Hope that helped. Peace.