What type of effort would you categorize a ‘push’ during an interval workout?

In an interval workout, a 'push' typically refers to a segment where you are required to exert greater effort, often at a pace that elevates your heart rate significantly and challenges your endurance and strength. Categorizing a 'push' as high intensity aligns with the expected physical response during that interval.

During a high-intensity push, the body is working close to its maximum capacity, utilizing anaerobic energy systems, and this can result in increased cardiovascular demand. This level of effort is vital for maximizing the effectiveness of interval training, as it promotes adaptations such as improved VO2 max and enhanced muscular endurance.

Understanding the nature of a 'push' helps participants to gauge their performance and ensures they are in the correct heart rate zone to reap the benefits of high-intensity training, making it a fundamental concept in the context of Orangetheory Fitness workouts.