Cardio?
- Thread starter AdamL24
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Oh this is my fault, i mentioned it elsewhere.
Its something i regularly refer to, im not sure how widespread the terms are used though.
Essentially:
Type I = Steady State (30 minute jog - Long distance swim - Easy row etc)
Type II = Interval Training (Sprint 100m, walk 100m - Hit heavy bag for 1 minute, rest 1 minute - Run for 2 minutes fast, jog for 3 minutes etc)
Its something i regularly refer to, im not sure how widespread the terms are used though.
Essentially:
Type I = Steady State (30 minute jog - Long distance swim - Easy row etc)
Type II = Interval Training (Sprint 100m, walk 100m - Hit heavy bag for 1 minute, rest 1 minute - Run for 2 minutes fast, jog for 3 minutes etc)
outlawtas
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Well essentially the idea with Type II cardio is that although you burn a lower percentage of fat, the total amount of fat loss is greater. Personally I like to combine both. Type II also has the affect of giving you increased fat burning throughout the day (so I read)...but IMO you simply can't burn enough cals in 15-20 minutes. So combining the do gives you a major calorie defecit and good fat burning.
I would absolutely keep type I cardio to a minimum if your goal is muscle mass or strength/power.
Extended bouts of Type I cardio can actually cause muscle fibres to turn from fast twitch to slow twitch. Also increase levels of cortisol which im sure we all know isnt that beneficial for building muscle.
Of course non oxidative cardio (essentially Type I but with HR below [say] 120 bpm) is fine and has a far lower risk of fibre conversion.
Extended bouts of Type I cardio can actually cause muscle fibres to turn from fast twitch to slow twitch. Also increase levels of cortisol which im sure we all know isnt that beneficial for building muscle.
Of course non oxidative cardio (essentially Type I but with HR below [say] 120 bpm) is fine and has a far lower risk of fibre conversion.
