"Blast-off" for better endurance!

Anyone who has ever tried endurance workouts where you end up running, cycling or using a treadmill for extended periods of time is aware that before too long, you can find yourself in a rut. I can personally vouch for this. Having been a long-time runner, I did not see very large gains in my stamina until I tried to incorporate a similar practice much like the "blast-off" technique.

Rob Parr suggests that instead of just going through a normal routine, try escalating the intensity of your workout over ten or twenty minutes. Start out as normal but then begin to build up to a crescendo where you're going at full-power. This can include accelerating the speed of a treadmill or the angle of your ascent. If you're not on a treadmill, try slowly building up to an all out sprint.

By gradually increasing the intensity of a particular workout, you aren't just sticking to a set pace the whole time. The "blast-off" effect pushes your heart and muscles to a peak where endurance gains are met. Increased stamina in athleticism and also in everyday life is a result of the technique.