Heres how to choose.

The only catch: those 20-second bursts have to be really,reallyintense.

If you want themost effectiveinterval workout, look for one where the bursts of effort are 3-5 minutes long.

Be warned: its hard to keep up the needed intensity for 3-5 minutes.

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