So in this article I'll outline some of
the benefits of high intensity cardio, and I'll also give you five of the best cardio workouts you can do to burn fat as well as get super fit.
Slow jogging is similar to running in the way your body moves so will still build some muscle but without getting
the benefits of high intensity cardio, such as increased fitness and burning LOTS of calories.
Not exact matches
The
benefits of low
intensity cardio mixed with
high intensity bursts
of speed (like fartlek training) is that you not only increase your endurance, but at the same time you are also increasing your speed and your strength.
As a bodybuilder, you will
benefit a lot from a few decent doses
of cardio during the week, but performing
high intensity cardio on a leg day can be counterproductive on every level.
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.
To be sure, HIIT
cardio and circuits are loosely based on the same principle
of alternating
high - and low -
intensity bouts
of training, but only the Tabata protocol has the
benefits shown in the study.
In a study done to compare the fat burning
benefits of traditional «
cardio» training and
high intensity intervals, two groups were assigned different training regimens.
For a more detailed explanation
of higher -
intensity cardio training and its
benefits, read these articles:
You probably already know by now the
benefits of high -
intensity interval training (HIIT)
cardio.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and the variations on it have caught on for a reason - aside from the strength
benefits in a short period
of time, according to a recent study, those who interval train showed 10 - 15 % more belly fat loss over those who just did steady - state
cardio like the elliptical or jogging.
So you'll get more
of a metabolic
benefit from your
high intensity cardio sessions.
Beginners or those adding
cardio to an already heavy schedule
of training would
benefit from the 60 %, while those performing
high intensity interval training or more advanced would
benefit from working out in a
higher range.
Here are the top 10
benefits of high -
intensity interval training that will make you wish to incorporate this type
of cardio training into your fitness regime.
In this post you will find out why is HIIT better than steady state
cardio and what are the top 10
benefits of high -
intensity interval training.
Here's a look at the top 10
benefits of high -
intensity interval training that should inspire you to leave behind old school
cardio for good.