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The "McMaster Studies" showed similar, that short sprint/rest interval training (30 second sprint, 4 minute rest, 250% of VO2 max) was equally effective as mode
by tghw 12y ago
The "McMaster Studies" showed similar, that short sprint/rest interval training (30 second sprint, 4 minute rest, 250% of VO2 max) was equally effective as moderate long distance (90-120 minutes of 65% of VO2 max).
http://jp.physoc.org/content/575/3/901.full#sec-19 http://jp.physoc.org/content/575/3/901.full#sec-19
- xiaoma 12y agoAn excellent book called Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? by Alex Hutchinson discussed that research and more recent research that followed up on it. Basically the gains from those two types of training come from improving different pathways, which explains why both sprinters and distance athletes tend to get the best results from incorporating both types of training in their regimens.
- jclos 12y agoHe is not really an academic but from a practical point of view Alex Viada explains how he programs his weekly training around his requirements in powerlifting and long distance running (which are on the opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of energy systems): http://www.atlargenutrition.com/blog/2012/11/hybrid-athlete-alex-viada-so-you-want-to-run-and-be-strong/ http://www.atlargenutrition.com/blog/2012/11/hybrid-athlete-...
- x0x0 12y agofucking christ Dude claims he's going for an elite total (combined 1642 raw) at 220 while training for an ironman. That's insane.
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