Interval Training A New Study

According to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, interval training burns fat and improves overall fitness more quickly than constant but moderately intensive physical activity, In the study, subjects burned 36% more fat and increased cardiovascular by 13% when interval training as opposed to continuous moderate exercise.

Does this mean you should abandon you long runs and your bike rides? I don't think so. But I think was this does tell us is that too many of us myself included tend to stick to a single format when we train. This study underscore that you cannot say enough, even to experienced, seasoned exercisers, that cross training is the best way to get past plateaus to take your fitness to a higher level.