Traditional steady state cardio is not bad for you but it is not the most efficient and effective approach to fat loss for most people. The current research is pretty clear and we have seen other forms of metabolic training work for more effectively, both for short-term results and long-term health, hence our current approach. (Not to say that we wouldn’t use steady state endurance work). Here’s a nice personal insight into the topic from US based trainer @rachelcosgrove. Back in 2008, I wrote a controversial article for T Nation: The Final Nail in the Cardio Coffin. In it, I talked about how my body composition suffered when training for an Ironman Triathlon. Despite twenty hours per week of endurance training, time spent mostly in the so-called fat burning zone, I barely lost any fat and definitely lost muscle, even with a controlled diet plan and a couple of weight training sessions per week. This solidified my belief that steady-state aerobics is absolutely, completely, utterly ineffective for fat loss. Long, steady-state endurance is not the answer for a defined, lean physique, and its a waste of time if your goal is long term fat loss. Endurance work is only the answer if your goal is to compete in an endurance event, not if you want to actually look your best. If you want to lose fat but not look like a soft endurance athlete, metabolic interval training is the way to go. That was five years ago. Have I changed my mind? And what have I learned since then as a coach, gym owner, and yes, as a woman who still competes in endurance events? Let’s discuss... Read the full article here>> t-nation/training/death-of-steady-state-cardio
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:20:06 +0000
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