Insanity Challenge Group – Week 5:

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A negative split is simply moving faster in the second half of your workout than you did for the first half. This does a nice job of warming the muscles slowly, which can help reduce the likelihood of injury. And it also leaves some gas in the tank to finish strong, which is especially nice when racing.

But don’t be afraid to play with this. Try the opposite (fast first, slower second), which some research shows actually helps burn more calories, by up to 10%.

Whatever you do, don’t do the same thing over and over. It’s not just about trying new exercise, it’s about trying old exercises in new ways.

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