It depends on how well
developed your aerobic conditioning is.
Not exact matches
On the flip side, they also need to
develop certain aspects of their
aerobic energy system if they want to
develop a high level of
conditioning.
Unfortunately, many athletes lack
conditioning because their
aerobic power has never been
developed properly and can't produce nearly enough power.
That way, you'll remain in good
aerobic condition but still continue to
develop strength.
It is great for
aerobic conditioning or for
developing speed, strength and joint mobility.
Sure you'll
develop some
aerobic and anaerobic
conditioning faster than if you just logged in a bunch of miles, but when you're already producing a lot of stress hormones from being in that «time crunch» and also most likely eating poorly and not sleeping well, more anaerobic activity in your already anaerobic life is not a good thing.
If you're more of a strength and power athlete, then your
aerobic conditioning will not need to be as
developed as a long distance runner.
Studies over the past twenty years have shown that maintaining lean body mass and
aerobic fitness reduce risk of
developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, respiratory
conditions, and many forms of cancer.