pyramids

Definition

A workout structure where you progressively increase then decrease intensity, reps, or distance in a triangular pattern. It's mathematically elegant and physically exhausting.

Example Usage

We ran pyramids on the track: 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 800m, 400m, 200m—my legs hate geometry now.

Origin

Track and field training methodology, dating to mid-20th century interval training

Fun Fact

Pyramid workouts can be done 'up' only, 'down' only, or full pyramid—each variation has its own special kind of suffering.

Source: Track and field training terminology

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