HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Empire
Topic Author
Expert

08 Apr 2008 14:40 #2554 by Empire

HIIT vs Long duration cardio was created by Empire

which do u think is a better option? doing HIIT cardio or cardio over longer peroids of time...

granted HIIT burns less calories but you get your heart rate higher...also what is the definition of high intensity? getting your heart rate up above 160bpm?

what are your guys thoughts?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Netro
Platinum Member

08 Apr 2008 14:54 #2557 by Netro

Replied by Netro on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

I would go for the longer as the object for me is to burn calories. Maybe cycle them, do 4 long cardio sessions and 1 High Intensity one. Maybe try the HIT in the morning as it might boost your RMR throug the day more than the longer cardio. HIT to me is aerobics, spinning and activities like that. Hope this helps.

It is not what car you drive, but the size of the arm hanging out the window.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Empire
Topic Author
Expert

08 Apr 2008 15:00 #2559 by Empire

Replied by Empire on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

my problem really is that my knees are taking a bashing from the long peroids of walking on an incline on a treadmill,so i thought of busting 20mins on the stepper on the interville training mode and going at it for 20minutes,less damage on the knees than pounding the tread mill...and i hate cycling...i would rather pull my nails off slowely to be honest...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Netro
Platinum Member

08 Apr 2008 15:10 #2560 by Netro

Replied by Netro on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Rowing? Swimmimg? Aerobics will pound your knees more probably and spinning is cycling. You can even try the skier and can work the upper body as well, if you want to step.

It is not what car you drive, but the size of the arm hanging out the window.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Empire
Topic Author
Expert

08 Apr 2008 15:12 #2561 by Empire

Replied by Empire on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

agreed...thanks dude...would like to see what the forum says about the topic aswell...but will definitely take your advice to heart

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

MxT
Platinum Member

08 Apr 2008 18:45 #2576 by MxT

Replied by MxT on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Max OT cardio!!! Google it- 16 minutes on the bikeB)

No Preservatives. 100% Juice

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

kraz
Premium Member

09 Apr 2008 06:13 #2601 by kraz

Replied by kraz on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Max-Ot is basically High Intensity cardio.... The aim is to increase the intensity of your cardio each time you do it.... Whack that stuff, and whack it hard people.... Only 16 minutes of hell, but you sure feel alot beta afterwards!!

The human body is the only living work of art there is. Each of us has the opportunity to sculpt our very own unique masterpiece in our quest for perfection. Knowledge is power as much as it is guidance. Learn all that you can so that you can think for yourself as an individual.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

DragonFly
New Member

09 Apr 2008 08:12 #2604 by DragonFly

Replied by DragonFly on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Long for me is 5hours or more at a HR of less than 145bpm, short and hard is anything from 1h30 - 3hours at plus 160bpm. You can always mix the two up by including hard intervals within your "easy" LDT cycles of lets say 10x2mins at plus 160bpm with 5-10mins rest in between.

In the end it just depends how much time you have available and what you hope to accomplish? If it’s purely to burn calories I’d go for harder rides, the easy rides takes to much time.

You keep believing, I\'ll keep evolving

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rippedbig
Junior Member

09 Apr 2008 09:16 #2609 by Rippedbig

Replied by Rippedbig on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Dragonfly most of us are BB's 3 hours of cardio would be very catabolic. Unless we eat while we are cycling.

No.. I firmly believe in Max-OT style of cardio.

The idea is to boost your RMR by HIT cardio.
Walking takes to long and the amount of calories you burn is not worth the time.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Empire
Topic Author
Expert

09 Apr 2008 09:21 #2612 by Empire

Replied by Empire on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

MxT wrote:

Max OT cardio!!! Google it- 16 minutes on the bikeB)

yea read up on it dude,jo each session u just aim to get better? even if its by 5 calories?is that right?what happens when u get to the stage when u just cant get any better on that level?do u bump up the resistance? how did u find it worked for you? unfotunantly i do my cardio 8 hours after my wieght training coz i train in the mornings with my old man and he heads off to work after training so yea cant do hiit in mornings... but i do do it at 2 hours after a solid meal and i have a serve of whey before i do cardio just to give my body something to feed on...is this right or wrong?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Saizen
Elite Member

28 Aug 2008 15:59 #5620 by Saizen

Replied by Saizen on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Google Guerilla Cardio...12 minutes of HELL...very similar to MAX OT style, and the guys at AST reckon that 8 hours between cardio and weights is perfect! There are many ways to skin a cat I suppose:)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

MxT
Platinum Member

28 Aug 2008 17:48 #5628 by MxT

Replied by MxT on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Looks pretty cool- baiscally MAx ot Cardio with sprints if i remember - perk is you could go run fos the SA Olympic team after that training:laugh:

No Preservatives. 100% Juice

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

jackrabbit1
Expert

29 Aug 2008 08:14 #5634 by jackrabbit1

Replied by jackrabbit1 on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Yip, we used to do this in basics in the army, but in stead of resting 10 secs we alternated push-ups and sit ups. I lost 26Kg in the first 6 weeks. Could run like Forest though.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Saizen
Elite Member

29 Aug 2008 10:54 #5641 by Saizen

Replied by Saizen on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

Ya, what I am doing now is 40 minutes low impact cardio (walk for 40 minutes) and then do 12 minutes Guerilla Cardio afterwards...needless to say I am pretty buggered afterwards:)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Walnut
Senior Member

29 Aug 2008 10:55 #5642 by Walnut

Replied by Walnut on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

www.cs.unm.edu/~wneumann/files/guerilla_cardio.pdf

I'm gonna attempt this. It might just kill me tho.

I like a man who grins when he fights -
Winston Churchill

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

booster
New Member

20 Sep 2008 17:31 #6207 by booster

Replied by booster on topic HIIT vs Long duration cardio

The biggest problem I have with low intensity cardio is that as a bodybuilder I have for my entire life focused on intense, gut wrenchning training sessions. Doing low intensity cardio feels like such a drag. My personal preference is boxing or kickboxing for 15 to 20 minutes. It provides enough of a rush to keep me from getting bored.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.