MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: vRS_Pagey on June 07, 2012, 09:13:31 am
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Anyone using this method for maximum fat burning, and any recommendations for home workouts?
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Yes its good for burning fat but you also need to do resistance especially for the stomach area,
normal home routine - old school is the best imho
e.g. sit ups, pull ups,
If you want the best results use resistance first (push - pull) and then finish with resistance.
long slow cardio takes too long and is less efficient with science to prove it.
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HIIT is the best form of cardiovascular work out. it's been proven in a few studies to raise your heart rate and basal metabolic rate for longer than regular cardio
basically any form of flat out exercise in a short burst followed by a rest period is HIIT
in this sense, resting means reducing your level of exercise, not stopping all together.
so going for 20 second sprints then 40 seconds of rest (i.e. jogging) multiple times is HIIT. me personally i do 5 rounds with a punch bag - 30 seconds flat out jab/cross and then 1 minute rest
punching with wrist weights would be a similar thing, stair climbs (running up stairs, walking down), running as mentioned above
ultimately however, weight loss is a combo of good diet and exercise - you need to be cutting out as much sugar and saturated fat as you can.
good luck :happy2:
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Most of my training involves high intensity workouts. I prefer the high intensity circuit training personally, but i try and fit in some high intensity running intervals every now and then. My main issue is overtraining ruins my knee.
I tend to split my training between a week of heavy weight/low repetition weight training sessions and then a week of HIIT circuits and Cardio work before starting again. The trick is to vary the HIIT sessions to get a full spectrum of different exercises involved and your fitness and stamina will sky rocket.
We've been doing the Spartacus 300 session this week which, for want of a better word, is horrendous. Doing it 3 times during the week with the days in between used for some cardio work or rest.
Once ther HIIT week is back around again, we will be doing extreme kettle bell training sessions. Similar format as the spartacus with 60 seconds work of work, 15 seconds rest before next exercise but equally as howling.
so going for 20 second sprints then 40 seconds of rest (i.e. jogging) multiple times is HIIT. me personally i do 5 rounds with a punch bag - 30 seconds flat out jab/cross and then 1 minute rest
punching with wrist weights would be a similar thing, stair climbs (running up stairs, walking down), running as mentioned above
The lower the rest the better IMO. It keep sthe heart rate slightly higher and is why HIIT sessions have such a big impact afterwards.
As said above the spartacus and extreme kettle bell sessions last 60 seconds of each exercise with a 15 second rest in between. Once you have done a full circuit you get a 2 minute rest before repeating the cycle.
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ultimately however, weight loss is a combo of good diet and exercise - you need to be cutting out as much sugar and saturated fat as you can.
good luck :happy2:
I've been using myfitnesspal app since 27th April, and combined with regular visits to the gym I have gone from 105.5kg to 97.5kg, I have lost a lot of fat from problem areas including my belly, but I want to target fat loss without losing any lean muscle if possible, that's why I plan on starting HIIT!
Thanks for the input so far guys. :happy2:
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so could playing 5 a side be classed as HITT - as long as you sprinted as hard as you could for a few balls and then jogged round for the next few minutes trying to get possession/making a pass etc. followed by further sprints?
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so could playing 5 a side be classed as HITT - as long as you sprinted as hard as you could for a few balls and then jogged round for the next few minutes trying to get possession/making a pass etc. followed by further sprints?
Definitley, one of the HIIT I have seen involves sprinting for 30 seconds, then walking for 30 seconds, 10 rounds of each and I was nearly ........ :sick:
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BBC did a documentary about this sort of training around 4months ago. Might be worth looking for. Can't remember if it was a horizon programme.
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all of the information above seems good... just try to mix it up and keep changing the routine every few of weeks :happy2:
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Most of my training involves high intensity workouts. I prefer the high intensity circuit training personally, but i try and fit in some high intensity running intervals every now and then. My main issue is overtraining ruins my knee.
I tend to split my training between a week of heavy weight/low repetition weight training sessions and then a week of HIIT circuits and Cardio work before starting again. The trick is to vary the HIIT sessions to get a full spectrum of different exercises involved and your fitness and stamina will sky rocket.
We've been doing the Spartacus 300 session this week which, for want of a better word, is horrendous. Doing it 3 times during the week with the days in between used for some cardio work or rest.
Once ther HIIT week is back around again, we will be doing extreme kettle bell training sessions. Similar format as the spartacus with 60 seconds work of work, 15 seconds rest before next exercise but equally as howling.
so going for 20 second sprints then 40 seconds of rest (i.e. jogging) multiple times is HIIT. me personally i do 5 rounds with a punch bag - 30 seconds flat out jab/cross and then 1 minute rest
punching with wrist weights would be a similar thing, stair climbs (running up stairs, walking down), running as mentioned above
The lower the rest the better IMO. It keep sthe heart rate slightly higher and is why HIIT sessions have such a big impact afterwards.
As said above the spartacus and extreme kettle bell sessions last 60 seconds of each exercise with a 15 second rest in between. Once you have done a full circuit you get a 2 minute rest before repeating the cycle.
Doing phys Sy? :confused: trying to look extra "juicy" for the LEC's? :P