Originally Posted by
sanjuro_ronin
Be careful with HIIT.
You have to ge in relative good shape to use HIIT, it is HIGH INTENSITY after all.
Warm up well and cool down well.
The vast majority of HIIT data that is used to advocate HIIT is from true HIIT methods such as Tabata.
It is total "balls to the wall" training and NOT for everyone.
Typical HIIT is great and is much better than the moderate crap, but don't expect the same results as true HIIT.
Be forewarned.
And yes, I am a HUGE proponent of HIIT, I have some awesome HIIT workouts for MA and the heavy bag.
None of them are for anyone that isn't ready to puke.
Dude...you need to send me your ideas on HIIT...I'd love to augment my regimen because I HATE running as well...lately it's been taking a toll on my lower back before I get tired. Looking for alternatives.
I've been running intervals lately...which seems to be in line with the HIIT methodology...but I'd like to see what you have laid out for the heavy bag and other fight oriented activities.
Last edited by SAAMAG; 05-06-2008 at 11:01 PM.
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It is the art of avoiding dangerous situations. It helps you to avoid a dangerous situation by not actually being there. So lets say there is a dangerous situation going on somewhere other than your couch. You are safely seated on your couch so you have in a nutshell "difused" the situation."