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post #31 of 39
1/2/09 at 4:10pm
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At any rate, HIIT and 'standard' cardio are the same thing repackaged. It's not magic.

I'd agree.

There's a time trade-off, and ultimately I think that's what people like about interval training. A lot of people don't have time to run 3-5 miles a day on a regular basis, especially if they're out of shape.

There's no magic formula to burning fat, either. It's simple. Diet and exercise.
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post #32 of 39
1/2/09 at 4:41pm
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What kind of boot camp did you go to where you there "wasn't much exercise?" My buddy lost over 20 pounds in boot camp.

Air Force? Air Guard?
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post #33 of 39
1/4/09 at 2:53am
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EPOC is minor. It represent very little additional calories burned. Even then, its factors are intensity and duration. HIIT increases intensity while shortens the durations. 'Standard' cardio has a longer duration but decreased intensity.

If someone were to run 1 mile in 6 minutes or 1 mile in 10 minutes the calories burned is almost identical. HIIT represents the former, 'standard' cardio the latter.

Professional athletes never train at maximum intensity all the time, so I don't know why recreational athletes assume they can.

Then again, recreational athletes generally represents people trying to stay in shape, not actually trying to be athletic.

At any rate, HIIT and 'standard' cardio are the same thing repackaged. It's not magic.

In research, HIIT has been shown to burn adipose tissue more effectively than low-intensity exercise"”up to 50% more efficiently. In other words, HIIT speeds up your metabolism and keeps it revved up for some time after your workout. The bottom line is HIIT training burns a greater number of total calories than low-intensity training, and more calories burned equals more fat lost. What I'm suggesting is you forget about the "calories burned" readout on the stairstepper or Lifecycle; if you practice HIIT training, the majority of calories burned will come after your workout.
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post #34 of 39
1/4/09 at 3:27am
kettlebells. They will kick your ass, and whip you into shape. go to dragondoor.com

I row a lot on a concept2 as well.
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post #35 of 39
1/4/09 at 9:19pm
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What kind of boot camp did you go to where you there "wasn't much exercise?" My buddy lost over 20 pounds in boot camp.
The corps. I remember exercising about twice a week. Three at most. I was more physical in my civilian life than at boot camp.
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post #36 of 39
1/4/09 at 10:52pm
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if you practice HIIT training, the majority of calories burned will come after your workout.

No they won't...EPOC represens less than 10% of the total calories burned and is dependent on duration and intensity. HIIT doesn't have much more EPOC than standard cardio at 70%ish HRR and the EPOC is so minor it's almost worthless anyway.

Stop saying 'it comes after the workout!' because it's just not true. It's another case of studies being misconstrued.
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post #37 of 39
1/4/09 at 11:20pm
doesn't heart work rate during cardio/training determine how much you burn post workout?
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post #38 of 39
1/4/09 at 11:24pm
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doesn't heart work rate during cardio/training determine how much you burn post workout?

Mostly, yes. And that's determined by intensity and duration.
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post #39 of 39
1/4/09 at 11:24pm
Avoid alcohol for a couple weeks, get plenty of protein, and start running AND sprinting. You'll lose the weight in no time.
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