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Although Kiefer generally prefers HIIT cardio over LISS I was wondering if there were those that still employ LISS cardio regularly? I prefer LISS for several reasons; less taxing on joints, I have an elliptical machine at home, and in the AM I am not physically ready to perform the higher intensity cardio. Is this something that has some flexibility to it or is this a case closed deal where HIIT is the only way?
Typically I am at 115-120 BPM roughly on the elliptical machine. Would you consider that low or medium? Usually like to go 45 min.
Typically I am at 115-120 BPM roughly on the elliptical machine. Would you consider that low or medium? Usually like to go 45 min.
Depends on what your max heart rate is.
I actually still don't buy the argument that steady state cardio is bad for your body composition. I do think it's bad if you want to be muscular and obviously it will hurt strength gains, but everyone I have met that took up any kind of endurance training became leaner.
The general rule of thumb I've heard to quantify “appropriate” cardio speed is don't go above a level at which you could easily carry on a conversation with someone. Plus, I'd call walking LISS, and that's one of the best thing you can do.
I actually still don't buy the argument that steady state cardio is bad for your body composition. I do think it's bad if you want to be muscular and obviously it will hurt strength gains, but everyone I have met that took up any kind of endurance training became leaner.
I mostly agree. I think the problem is people who only train in the medium intensity zone all the time.When people train in a high intensity zone 1-3 times a week, the medium intensity zone 1-2 times a week, and a truly low intensity zone 1-3 times a week then I don't think there are any issues.
I actually still don't buy the argument that steady state cardio is bad for your body composition. I do think it's bad if you want to be muscular and obviously it will hurt strength gains, but everyone I have met that took up any kind of endurance training became leaner.
I mostly agree. I think the problem is people who only train in the medium intensity zone all the time.When people train in a high intensity zone 1-3 times a week, the medium intensity zone 1-2 times a week, and a truly low intensity zone 1-3 times a week then I don't think there are any issues.
You may be on to something. I think people that try to use distance running for physique purposes tend to fail miserably and look like shit. However, my friends that do endurance training for performance are all very lean. They aren't muscular, but they are all under 10% body fat. I think with variability of loading and (a big one) proper diet, endurance training is fine from a body composition point of view. The fact is, not everyone wants to be big, jacked, and strong. I think people need to just find the exercise they enjoy and eat right.
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