fartlek
pronunciation
How to pronounce fartlek in British English:
UK [ˈfɑ:tlek]
How to pronounce fartlek in American English:
US [ˈfɑrtlek]
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- Noun:
- a method of athletic training (especially for runners) in which strenuous effort and normal effort alternate in a continuous exercise
Word Origin
- fartlek (n.)
- 1952, Swedish, from fart "speed" (cognate with Old Norse fara "to go, move;" see fare (v.)) + lek "play" (cognate with Old Norse leika "play;" see lark (v.)).
Example
- 1. Novice runners can alternate five to 10 sets of one minute hard running with one minute jogging or incorporate short rests into a fartlek workout .
- 2. This treadmill workout is a fartlek workout that will not only help improve your speed , but also help prevent boredom on the treadmill .