Here’s How Fartlek Workouts Can Elevate Your Performance "Fartlek" is a Swedish word that means “speed play.” It’s a type of running workout that involves varying your speed and intensity, alternating between bursts of faster running and slower recovery jogs. Example how to do it: ▫️Warm up with 5-10 minutes of walking or slow jogging ▫️Run hard for 2 minutes, then run easy for 1 minute ▫️Repeat this 15-20 times ▫️Cool down with 5-10 minutes of walking or slow jogging Fartleks are flexible. You don’t have to stick to a fixed structure like 18 sets. You can adjust based on your fitness level try 5, 10, or 15 sets, or change the intervals to 1 minute hard, 1 minute easy or 3 minutes hard,1 minute easy. If you're completely new to running, focus on building your endurance for 3 to 4 weeks first. Once you can run comfortably for at least 40 minutes, you can start incorporating Fartlek training once or twice a week. Many beginners think the only way to get faster is to go hard all the time, but that often leads to overtraining or burnout. Fartleks teach you how to balance effort with recovery. The Benefits of Fartlek Workouts 1. Run Faster and Longer 2. Improved VO₂ Max 3. Better Running Gait and Form 4. Burnout and Injury Prevention