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Started doing Tabata sprints a couple years ago. Amazing how much more effective they are versus running at a slower pace for 40 minutes (my old routine). Also
by evo_9 9y ago
Started doing Tabata sprints a couple years ago. Amazing how much more effective they are versus running at a slower pace for 40 minutes (my old routine).
Also, never knew this, they make self-powered treadmills which are really ideal for sprinting on. I just bought a ASUNA Hi-Performance Cardio Trainer Self Powered Manual Treadmill, it's pretty much ideal for Tabata/sprinting for a home-gym.
- paulcole 9y agoEffective at what?
- smnplk 9y agoAt lowering bad cholesterol and more after burn effect.
- evo_9 9y agoEffective at maintaining aerobic conditioning. I wanted to get away from having to run 40 minutes 3 times a week. Doing sprints for 2-4 minutes 3 times a week is essentially the same. Also has the added benefit over my old 40 minute jog routine of increasing my quickness. I play hockey so it was noticeable how much quicker my first 3 strides have become the past 2 years. Pretty good read regarding all this: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-17177251 http://www.bbc.com/news/health-17177251
- paulcole 9y agoYeah it's not surprising that slow speed jogging wouldn't improve quickness. Fast twitch vs. slow twitch and all.