Fartlek
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A method of athletic training, especially for distance runners, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of easier movement in a continuous exercise session.
“His coach introduced fartlek sessions to build both speed and endurance simultaneously.”
Pronunciation
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fart·lek
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Synonyms
interval training
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