Exercises

Fartlek

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Fartlek is continuous endurance training with deliberate changes of pace or intensity; the intervals may be structured or guided by terrain and feel.

Fartlek is continuous endurance training with deliberate changes of pace or intensity; the intervals may be structured or guided by terrain and feel.

Movement and evidence

Fartlek is continuous endurance training with deliberate changes of pace or intensity; the intervals may be structured or guided by terrain and feel. Exercise setup and variation change joint demands and muscle contribution. The cited evidence supports specific tested conditions, not universal isolation or one mandatory technique.

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Programming and limits

Use a controlled range and a load or pace suited to current ability. Progress according to training response. No exercise alone guarantees injury prevention, body-composition change or faster HYROX® performance.

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FAQ

What defines this exercise?

Fartlek is continuous endurance training with deliberate changes of pace or intensity; the intervals may be structured or guided by terrain and feel.

Is there one required load or pace?

No. It should match technique, ability and training response.


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