Fat 2 Fit Show #29 - Interval Training
Written on May 1, 2008 – 10:43 pm | by Jeff Ainslie
Today’s feature topic was interval training. There are many possible varieties of interval training programs, but they all can have a huge impact on your cardiovascular fitness. It is the fastest way to improve your cardio - hands down. It is a very intense way to train, but it really does delivers the goods.
We cover how to implement a successful interval training routine and even use the “Fat2Fit Radio Gym” to further demonstrate how to do it properly. Russ and Jeff actually do one of the most unique interval training programs ever humanly conceived. We also go over some techniques and strategies to make sure that you train safely and injury free.
In our email and comments section, Jeff answered a question from ‘Teacher Gal’ who asked if weight loss was really just about “calories in vs calories out”. It turns out that all calories may not be equal. Russ answered a question about honey as a sweetener and the benefits of adding Green Tea into your diet. Some very promising studies have just been released about those benefits.
In our Web Report section, Jeff discussed a CNN article that discussed the “Fat But Fit” theory. In the last few years, it has been thought that as long as you are fit, your risk of cardiovascular and heart disease would be diminished. The results of an 11 year study give some startling results. Russ found an article that talked about a weight loss surgery option that is done entirely without any incisions through the skin.
Links Mentioned in the Show:
Honey Nutritional Information
Study questions “fit but fat” theory
Weight Loss Surgery Without Incisions?
Green Tea Study
Recipe of the Week:
Shrimp Enchiladas Verde
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Tags: gastric bypass, green tea, interval training, Weight loss
3 Responses to “Fat 2 Fit Show #29 - Interval Training”
By Robert Anderson on May 3, 2008 | Reply
Drs Ed Fox and Don Mathews of the Ohio State University developed this technique during the middle 1970’s as a result of funding from the US Air Force. Coach Woody Hayes switched to this technique after talks with both the researchers.
I was in my middle 40’s, at the time, and could only do 25 push ups in 1 minute. After switching to the new technique within 1 month i could do 100 push ups in one minute. i broke the exercise into 15 second intervals and then rested for 1 minute, but only excercised a total of 60 seconds. how about that. i am now 78 yrs old and still following interval technique. this is, in my opinion, the best way to exercise.
By Jason on May 7, 2008 | Reply
Enjoyed the segment about interval training and tea and crumpets. Good job!
By Jason on May 13, 2008 | Reply
thanks for the tip on thedailyplate.com, I was using fitday and I think dailyplate is better. Keep up the good work on the podcast.