YOUR TURN! from Cardio vs. Interval Training Debate
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Cardio vs. Interval Training
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, you're right!
Craig in the UK too. says:
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john uk says:
what a load of bollocks burn more than you eat result simple
Posted July 21, 2009"
Not bollocks John, but proven scientific fact. If you tried it first before condemning it, perhaps your opinions would elicit more credence and respect from your peers.
Posted December 17, 2009
Larry says:
Interval training doesn't improve lactic acid clearance, though it can improve the threshold you can operate at. Old fashioned cariod will improve clearance. Doing both is best. And if you ever want to run longer than a mile, you do need to have the muscle endurance that only comes from putting in some longer distances too..,.
Posted December 04, 2009
David says:
I've lost 35lbs in eight weeks, but plateaued. I'm eating right, in terms of quantity, frequency, and balance. I started HIIT three days ago and I'm already losing rapidly again?! What John UK doesn't realize is that metabolism counts in the equation and that the method by which we measure calories/joules is completely false. We don't "burn" food, but our measurement system is BASED on food burning...I spent years in calorie deficit, but lost tons of muscle, NOT the fat. Moreover, as I lost muscle, my percentage body fat INCREASED...at calorie deficit...
Posted December 02, 2009
Bri says:
I was reading the "No way, Monkeybrain!" comments, and I think maybe the reason for the lack of energy might be due to not consuming enough calories or not being adequately hydrated. The reason that interval cardio works more than the standard cardio is simple: if you run at a constant pace for 30 min on a treadmill, chances are, you stop burning calories once you finish your run. However, after a 30 min interval cardio session, you continue to burn calories well after. I never understood why I could spend so much time in the gym running, yet never saw any changes. I'm naturally thin anyway, but I tend to hold more fat around my waist than any other part of my body....and it wasn't until I integrated interval cardio, along with weight lifting, that I really saw results. I'm quite impressed with how much of a difference interval cardio makes, and I will never return back to standard cardio.
Posted November 22, 2009
Anonymous says:
interval is MUCH better :D
Posted November 16, 2009
Brian McDermott says:
I have always been a runner and used to run around 8km, 3 times per week. I realised (after a number of years of pounding the streets and the treadmill - and post-partial meniscectomy) that I simply wasn't getting any fitter. The penny dropped when I was helping my wife train for a charity 10k run: I was running alongside my wife and friends for an entire 10km a few times per week and I quite literally wasn't breaking sweat. I strolled it. This highlighted to me that I could be working a whole lot harder and far more efficienty. I started MMA training and also attended Spin classes (high-intensity, interval-based stationary cycling) and I very quickly realised that I was nowhere near as fit as I hoped. My recovery time (when my heart was being asked to actually 'work') was atrocious at the beginning of this new regime. 18 months on - I have never looked back. I NEVER spend 45-60 minutes on the treadmill anymore. Instead, in addition to spinning and thai-boxing, my cardio generally involved around 30 minutes of interval training on the treadmill - varying incline and speed. I do 2-3 minutes of 'all-out' sprinting on the treadmill at 1% incline, then a 1 minute break; then 2-3 minute 'all-out' again with a 2% incline then break... etc. Try it. It will exhaust you, keep you interested due to the scope of the variation; the fat will fall off of you and your recovery rates will improve no end.
Posted October 12, 2009
jon says:
interval training has been proven to increase a person's anaerobic capacity by over 25%!!! If yur an athlete you NEED to use this training
Posted September 18, 2009
jim says:
im ready to give this a shot kinda worried though cause im 5'10" 170lbs im muscular but have layers of fat on me i just want to get rid of i hope i dont lose any muscle doing this or weight!
Posted July 05, 2009
dj cesar says:
been doing normal paced cardio (tread) for close to 10 years now (about 1-2x per week), I tried Interval for the 1st time today and WOW what a difference, not only did I run my fastest mile (9 min.), I also hit a new max speed of 9.5 and burned 600 calories (4 miles) in about 35 minutes + 6 minute cool down and I feel more energized than ever. I can't wait to see if the results on my body in a few weeks.
Posted May 05, 2009
aspiring personal trainer says:
if you do interval training and are tired for the next few weeks.. like our friend over there who disagrees with interval training, you obviously are doing it wrong. interval training can be decreased in intensity in so many ways that you can do it everyday.
Posted April 05, 2009
kg says:
Interval Training
Posted January 30, 2009
PTLars says:
Tabatas are great and I use them a lot in my sessions. With the help of this timer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb7bSnXhuuM it is very easy to follow the intervals. It is a cool little timer, the best is the vibration mode! You get it here: http://tinyurl.com/5duwpo. Need ideas for Tabata-Style WODs? Go here: http://tinyurl.com/593d6t
Posted September 11, 2008
Sue-at-Squidoo says:
Did I say Of course - you are right, interval is the way to go!!
Posted May 05, 2008
Sue-at-Squidoo says:
I've just updated my website with my own interval training routine. I'm totally liberated from my hours of cardio that I've done for years and over the next few weeks will revamp my site with more new info
Sue
Posted May 05, 2008
nataliejep says:
What an awesome lens. I enjoyed reading your info and I learn something. I'm always on the look out for fat loss tips
Natalie
Posted April 19, 2008
Lingus says:
Something of an eye opener. I've heard that intervals were good for increasing resting metabolism also.
For a minute there I thought there wasn't a product for sale
Posted April 14, 2008
FitnessFanatic says:
Hey everyone! Thanks for all the great comments...WOW! I didn't expect this to be a one-sided debate, but I guess that shows that Interval Training is pretty awesome, huh? =)
Posted April 10, 2008
totalmuscle says:
You couldn't have said it better, FitnessFanatic. Interval Training (or HIIT) = more calories burned per session, elevated metabolism for upwards of 24 hours, and natural growth hormone stimulation (insane fat shredding!
Posted April 09, 2008
jackieulmer says:
Yes, I always see the BIGGEST difference when I balance it all with weight and interval training! As women, sometimes we fall into the trap of having 30 minutes and just jumping on the treadmill because we feel that is the fastest way to burn fat; burn calories, etc. A little education and research shows the difference.
Great lens!
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
Posted March 31, 2008
Jeff says:
Yes
Posted March 29, 2008
TrophyMan says:
The ULTIMATE High-Intensity Cardio Interval Training, bar none, is the Tabata Protocol. It doesn't burn up muscle, takes VERY LITTLE time, and has been proven to increase VO2Max more than any other workout.
So, if you can handle it, do Tabata Protocol workouts for all the good stuff, none of the bad.
Posted March 29, 2008
jknight1 says:
interval training,cardio burns up too much muscle,and does not raise growth hormone or testosterone levels(in fact cardio lowers it)short breif intense wind sprints uphill is the way i go!http://www.squidoo.com/addingmusclefast
Posted March 27, 2008
Fit_Guy says:
As per usual it's a multifaceted topic. That said, all things being equal I'm leaning in your direction. There's actually a study of longshoreman that shows interval training is great for cardiac health as well.
Posted March 24, 2008
FitnessFanatic says:
Excellent point! Unless we plan on (or like to) run for hours straight, why waste the time when we can get a better workout in 30-45 minutes?
Posted March 24, 2008
LiftW8Everyday says:
Interval training will accomplish the same thing as endurance cardio, with the added benefit that you will be bigger and stronger rather than smaller, skinnier, and weaker. Only true endurance athletes should bother with prolonged endurance training sessions.
Posted March 23, 2008
ideasbymarz says:
I lost 45 pounds using interval training and did it in 4 months
Posted March 18, 2008
FitnessFanatic says:
If you have ever experienced "Interval Training", you know that by utilizing high-intensity, short-burst exercises, your heart and lungs start pounding, you sweat a lot more, and you get all of the benefits you're supposed to get from cardio, and more...
That said, which side are you on: Traditional Cardio or Interval Training?
Posted March 16, 2008
No way, Monkeybrain!
john uk says:
what a load of bollocks burn more than you eat result simple
Posted July 21, 2009
Kieran says:
I tried interval training and was tired for two days. I had bags under my eyes and spent the whole time yawning. Since I went back to my normal runs (first I do bodyweight exercises like push-ups, chair dips, plank and then go for my run) I feel more refreshed, more invigorated, and I'm steadily losing body fat. I'm not denying that interval training has many benefits (growth hormone release is probably the most important in my opinion) but I don't think it's the be-all and end-all when it comes to training.
Posted August 25, 2008
Cardio vs. Interval Training Debate
Contents at a Glance
- My Cardio vs. Interval Training Story
- Interval Training: Why the "Fat-Burning Zone" is a MYTH!
- Why Interval Training Works For Us "Regular" Folks
- YOUR TURN!
- Wanna give your Heart a workout?
- How Interval Training is Better for Your Heart Than Traditional Cardio
- HELP ME PROVE MY POINT
- DISPROVE MY POINT (fine, be that way)
- Interval Training Video
- What's Your Weapon of Choice?
- How Often Do I Need To Do Interval Training?
- How Much Is TOO Much?
- The Program That Unlocked My Fitness Potential...
- Anything Else?
- Interval Training: What to Remember
- Fitness To-Do List
