Stop the steady state cardio today! Trust me...
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Martoch
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Unless you're training to run for distance, why waste so much time doing steady state cardio? I just saw a thread about a woman running for an hour on the treadmill...wow! I'm not judging, so please don't get me wrong. You guys seriously need to look into HIIT! So many benefits!!!
A few...
~ Takes much less time
~ Burns MORE calories...yes, more!
~ Increased metabolism
~ More fat loss vs muscle loss
Etc...
Don't take my word for it...here are a few links to get your motivated.
13 HIIT Articles
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=HIIT
8 Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-benefits-high-intensity-interval-training-hiit
You're welcome!
:flowerforyou:
~ Mike
A few...
~ Takes much less time
~ Burns MORE calories...yes, more!
~ Increased metabolism
~ More fat loss vs muscle loss
Etc...
Don't take my word for it...here are a few links to get your motivated.
13 HIIT Articles
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=HIIT
8 Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-benefits-high-intensity-interval-training-hiit
You're welcome!
:flowerforyou:
~ Mike
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Completely agree with you. I torch tons more fat doing interval training.0
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I think kinda missed the point. People spend an hour on the treadmill because they enjoy it. Don't get me wrong. HIIT is great and effective, but I don't enjoy it. I can easily spend an hour on the treadmill. It's how I personally deal with stress. I can get on feeling sick I'm so stressed out or shaking I'm so mad and get off a whole new happy person.0
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Actually, the woman who said she spent an hour on the treadmill wanted ideas on what else she could do because she was bored to death (and trust me, not burning many calories by jogging 4 miles in an hour compared to even 15 minutes of HIIT).
I don't recall anyone saying they enjoyed being on the treadmill for an hour regarding fat loss. Stress running is totally different...if you need to jog a few miles to get your mind off of stress related factors in your life, by all means run Forrest run!
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^I have the same reaction to HIIT... Getting on a treadmill bores me to tears unless the Real Housewives of Anywhere is on... But I'd still much prefer the constant mental stimulation and thinking "What's coming next?" that I get from HIIT. Also, I get to feel like my upper body isn't completely neglected.0
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The best workout anyone can do is one they enjoy and will CONTINUE TO DO! If that means someone runs on the treadmill for an hour and they enjoy it but they despise weights, they will continue. If someone loves weights and hates the treadmill, then they will do it. If the only thing you are looking for in a workout is calorie burn, you're doing it wrong.....0
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If one's only goal is to burn calories in the shortest possible time then HITT will save you 5 or 6 minutes. However, it does not have the same effect on on fitness as an aerobic steady state session.0
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I disagree completely with HIIT only saving me 5 or 6 minutes...been doing it for years. Also, I'm not targeting people that just like to run/jog...I'm targeting those that want to lose calories (most of the population on this site) effectively without wasting a lot of time (busy schedules). I'm sorry, but I must live in a unique part of the planet where people enjoy an hour on the treadmill because I am asked in person all the time about what else they can do because treadmills are boring, they're not losing any more weight, it takes too long, etc...^I have the same reaction to HIIT... Getting on a treadmill bores me to tears unless the Real Housewives of Anywhere is on... But I'd still much prefer the constant mental stimulation and thinking "What's coming next?" that I get from HIIT. Also, I get to feel like my upper body isn't completely neglected.
Exactly! HIIT doesn't only have to include running/jogging...you can easily get your whole body involved. Tons of info on the web!0 -
Actually, the woman who said she spent an hour on the treadmill wanted ideas on what else she could do because she was bored to death (and trust me, not burning many calories by jogging 4 miles in an hour compared to even 15 minutes of HIIT).
I don't recall anyone saying they enjoyed being on the treadmill for an hour regarding fat loss. Stress running is totally different...if you need to jog a few miles to get your mind off of stress related factors in your life, by all means run Forrest run!
My bad then. I was skimming through the cardio bunny thread and just assumed you were referring to them. In your context I agree. Carry on.0 -
I'm of the opinion that for the vast majority of people and contexts, choosing whichever one you enjoy more is the best method.
As for which is better, that's quite debatable.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/steady-state-versus-intervals-and-epoc-practical-application.html
And a good answer from Alan Aragon here:
http://www.simplyshredded.com/nutrition-expert-alan-aragon-talks-with-simplyshredded-com.html0 -
Cool story bro, ill save my HIIT for lifting weights, and unwind doing my "fat burning zone cardio" watching tv or playing xbox.0
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BRB, squats heavy 3x per week and deadlifts heavy 1-2 times per week, doing HIIT
BRB, 200 lbs overweight and can barely jog, doing HIIT
BRB, heart patient that can't do strenuous activity, doing HIIT
BRB, I hate sprinting, doing HIIT0 -
Cool story bro,
Uh oh...did you come here from the BB.com misc?BRB, squats heavy 3x per week and deadlifts heavy 1-2 times per week, doing HIIT
BRB, 200 lbs overweight and can barely jog, doing HIIT
BRB, heart patient that can't do strenuous activity, doing HIIT
BRB, I hate sprinting, doing HIIT
You're doing it wrong...you completely missed the point.0 -
Cool story bro,
Uh oh...did you come here from the BB.com misc?BRB, squats heavy 3x per week and deadlifts heavy 1-2 times per week, doing HIIT
BRB, 200 lbs overweight and can barely jog, doing HIIT
BRB, heart patient that can't do strenuous activity, doing HIIT
BRB, I hate sprinting, doing HIIT
You're doing it wrong...you completely missed the point.
Actually your point was " why waste so much time doing steady state cardio?"
Plenty of reasons to "waste" time doing LISS, and he provided them.0 -
You're doing it wrong...you completely missed the point.
As did you, apparently.0 -
While HIIT is definitely superior for body composition, steady state cardio still has it's place. Saying steady state cardio useless is just wrong.0
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I love me some HIIT0
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That's what I do! And I love it!0
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Sounds great except I am a diabteic and do not recover at the pace most people would. Also, due to a recuring hernia I have to be careful what I do since it is below my ribs. Also, as an ball official I need the cardio.0
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thx- there is a HIIT it class at my gym- but I will have to try- a little concerned about modifications for a bad knee (not bad now because I am careful)- I do tons of cardio each week- will have to talk to this instructor0
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The best workout anyone can do is one they enjoy and will CONTINUE TO DO! If that means someone runs on the treadmill for an hour and they enjoy it but they despise weights, they will continue. If someone loves weights and hates the treadmill, then they will do it. If the only thing you are looking for in a workout is calorie burn, you're doing it wrong.....
Totally agree0
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