For a full discussion of
the advantages of high intensity training over low intensity training, read the following article, which explains it detail:
Not exact matches
As you know, I'm a huge advocate
of high -
intensity interval
training, and combo cardio takes
advantage of the speed and incredible EPOC benefits
of HIIT and then combines them with the fat - oxidizing abilities
of steady state cardio.
Tabata
training (and HIIT) both share one great
advantage for guys looking to hold onto muscle mass: Unlike traditional steady - state cardio,
high -
intensity intervals help you build and maintain muscle mass because the fast - twitch fibers — the ones most prone to growth, — are best targeted by this type
of training.
A
training protocol that emphasizes all phases
of muscular energetics to take
advantage of the ATP - CP, glycolytic, and oxidative effects
of creatine supplementation (HIIT is ideal for cardiovascular exercise when supplementing creatine, due to the repeated bouts
of high intensity work)
Given Marc's huge topic about afterburn
of resistance
training and efficacy
of HIIT cardio, I'd like to indicate that Bikram yoga (and possibly other kinds I haven't attempted) includes a good deal
of strength
training (mostly the largest muscles i.e. legs, core and lower back with upper body coming as you go heavier) and feels pretty much like a
high intensity cardio work out for perhaps 60 - 70
of the 90 minutes — as well as the other
advantages.
* Duration
of a few weeks * An average dose more equivocal to a «loading» phase than a «maintenance phase» * A larger dose for potential responders who lack natural, dietary creatine * A smaller dose for potential non-responders with a significant amount
of existing dietary creatine intake * A
training protocol that emphasizes all phases
of muscular energetics to take
advantage of the ATP - CP, glycolytic, and oxidative effects
of creatine supplementation (HIIT is ideal for cardiovascular exercise when supplementing creatine, due to the repeated bouts
of high intensity work) * A
training protocol that incorporates negatives in order to stimulate satellite cell fusion, as per Dr. Hatfield's theory
of holistic
training * A
training protocol that emphasizes repeated bouts
of work per the results
of creatine studies * A nutrition protocol tailored to reduce post-workout cortisol levels, which would involve a post-workout shake and possible glutamine supplementation * A nutrition protocol that takes
advantage of carb - load (super compensation) near the end
of the cycle
Bodybuilders, athletes and those engaging in regular strength
training or
high intensity exercise can take
advantage of these specific Keto plans.