Don't know if this was posted before, but here is an interesting comparison of HIIT to low intensity cardio.

http://forum.xtrememass.com/archive/index.php/t-2062.html

Don't know if this was posted before, but here is an interesting comparison of HIIT to low intensity cardio.

http://forum.xtrememass.com/archive/index.php/t-2062.html

I think the studies are probably right about HIIT burning more during the recup period. Its the same with intense weight lifting, which burns more for a day or more. Low intensity cardio doesnt raise metabolism for near that long.

Interesting :) I can't do HIIT due to joints, but it does seem to be the way to go!

I still like the Med. cardio the best .since it's the only quiet time I have in my day.. :read:

still seeing better results with "slow" cardio
i'm convinced slow cardio with a good weight training program and a diet to compliment it will produce the best results

After doing "fast" cardio and "slow" cardio... the latter of the two doesn't even feel like a workout anymore.

After doing "fast" cardio and "slow" cardio... the latter of the two doesn't even feel like a workout anymore.

I agree, that is my problem. I find it easier and easier to get my heart rate up to 80+ and keep it there, now 65-75 seems like I'm barely working out.

Nice article by the way. :nod:

Great article. I just started HIIT about a week ago due to research on this board and other sources and I really enjoy it. I know it isnt scientific, but I definitely feel more hungry after a HIIT workout than a low-intensity workout.

Havr there been any other studies on this subject?

Great article. I just started HIIT about a week ago due to research on this board and other sources and I really enjoy it. I know it isnt scientific, but I definitely feel more hungry after a HIIT workout than a low-intensity workout.

Havr there been any other studies on this subject?


Do a google search on HIIT and you'll have enough to to keep you busy for awhile.

I rather HIIT... It works and I dont have to spend close to an hour of my time bored... I hate cardio with a passion, so the sooner I'm done the better.

Wouldn't it be better to get your heart rate up to 85% (after a couple of minutes of warmup) and keep it there for 20 or so minutes, than doing the interval hiit where you go up and back off and up and back off etc?

i've found, they are both good, have a read of this (http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=science&Number=813116&fpart=1&PHPSESSID=) thread on abcbodybuilding.com
from now on, im doing 1 HIIT session, and 1 low-intensity session of cardio a week, why restrict yourself to just one?!

one thing i will never do, is fasted cardio

i've found, they are both good, have a read of this (http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=science&Number=813116&fpart=1&PHPSESSID=) thread on abcbodybuilding.com
from now on, im doing 1 HIIT session, and 1 low-intensity session of cardio a week, why restrict yourself to just one?!

one thing i will never do, is fasted cardio

That was a great site taffer.I think anyone interesed in the subject should give it a read. It pretty much answered all the questions plus some. My cardio routine is now 47 minutes, and my HR will vary from 65% to 100% along the way. I don't think it needs any changing as it covers everything that I can think of . Some low intensity, some high intensity, and some hiit. I am not an athlete or body builder like most of the guys on this site, just a 60 year old man trying to keep fit.

slow and steady cardio is working for me.

I have been doing the "slow"cardio in the 65-75% range and recently changed it up a bit. I don't know if it's the change that is making the difference, but I have seen better results with HIIT during treadmill running and also on my spinning days keeping my average at 80%+. THe slow cardio now bores me, I don't sweat much and was stuck at the same weight for about a month. I don't know if I'm just more fit now, but I do feel like I don't get much out of the slower state cardio.

I don't know if I'm just more fit now, but I do feel like I don't get much out of the slower state cardio.
I've only been doing cardio for a few weeks now, so I really don't know, but wouldn't moderate cardio naturally increase in difficulty as you get more in shape. I would think that as you get more fit, you would have to work harder to stay at 70% hr. Is that not the case?

I've only been doing cardio for a few weeks now, so I really don't know, but wouldn't moderate cardio naturally increase in difficulty as you get more in shape. I would think that as you get more fit, you would have to work harder to stay at 70% hr. Is that not the case?


That is the way it seems to me. I have to work much harder to get my heart up to 80% that I did a few months ago.