Buy yourself some time: Interval Train
John M. - interval training with deadlifts and burpees
Published last week in the Contra Costa Times, this article briefly explains the benefits that high intensity, interval training, has over traditional, long duration, low intensity workouts. Although the article airs on the conservative side in regards to who should do interval training, it’s clear with the publication of this and other similar articles, awareness of CrossFit style training is becoming very popular for it’s effectiveness and functionality. Big thanks to Mike S. for bringing the article to my attention.
A lot of the (benefits) from exercise are due to a stress response,” said Stephen Bailey, a sports sciences expert at the University of Exeter. “If you disturb your muscles, there’s an imbalance created and your body will start signaling pathways that result in adjustments.”
Bailey said intense bursts of exercise help the body to convert one type of muscle fiber into another type that uses oxygen more efficiently and is capable of exercising a lot longer. Even though interval training only takes a few minutes, its effects last for hours.
“You’ve exercised at such a high intensity that you’re going to create a massive disturbance in your muscles,” Bailey said.
That creates a higher metabolism for several hours afterward, which the body will bring down by burning fat and carbohydrates.
“This is definitely the way forward to save time on your exercise,” Nicholls said. “The results are worth it.”
Read full article here.
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Wednesday’s WOD:
As many rounds as possible in 18 minutes:
12 KB Swings
12 Box Jumps
4ea. Single Arm KB Thruster
8 Pullups
