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Re: combining HITT and starting strength
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AZK, Is there a problem w/ doing HIIT on same days as SS (other than it being kind of overkill)? It's very tough to go out there 5 days a week. Isn't doing some sort of cardio very important -- why did you drop HIIT completely? [/ QUOTE ] 5 days one exercise a day wasn't as hard for me as 3 days with 2 of the days also doing a 2nd exercise, but everyone's recovery is different. If you do do 2 exercises in one day, one being HITT you will most likely need a PWO shake of some sort to replenish glycogen stores. Why is cardio important? I will occasionally do sprints, or a short run (nothing over 2.5miles) if hte mood strikes, you know, maybe once or twice a month, otherwise, I don't really do cardio. |
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Re: combining HITT and starting strength
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Why is cardio important? [/ QUOTE ] I personally don't know whether it is or not. Once I drop a few more pounds and get to the desired weight, I wonder whether lifting without cardio (except for tennis) will suffice just to maintain my weight. I suppose this depends upon whether I stick to my current high-protein, low carb approach. And even if my diet stays the same, I guess I can't really know for sure whether cardio or HIIT will be necessary for weight maintenance until I try SS alone. |
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Re: combining HITT and starting strength
standard cardio can still be healthy and good for your heart/endurance etc...it just isn't good for fat loss...
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