Category Archives: Research Summaries
Interval Training More Effective Than Cardio?
Interval Training Workouts Prove to be More Effective Than Long Slow Cardio by Aaron Ivey When it comes to measuring athletic performance and endurance performance, the maximal rate of oxygen absorption into the muscles (VO2max) is the most recognized test. Greater VO2max usually means you are in greater cardiovascular condition. This can become an advantage … Continue reading
6 Interval Training Sessions Improve Oxygen Utilization
6 Interval Training Sessions Improve Oxygen Utilization How effective are interval training sessions at increasing aerobic exercise capacity compared to traditional aerobic training? Researchers at McMaster University in Canada uncovered some very interesting answers. The study involved 8 subjects who performed interval training sprints on a stationary cycle. Subjects participated in 6 sessions over 14 … Continue reading
‘No Time To Exercise’ Is No Excuse
A study, published in The Journal of Physiology, shows that short bursts of very intense exercise — equivalent to only a few minutes per day — can produce the same results as traditional endurance training. The Study: Subjects: 16 college-aged students Protocols: – Interval training group: 4-6 sets of 30 second “all out” bouts with … Continue reading
Interval Training For Cardiac Rehabilitation?
Short bursts of high intensity sprints–known to benefit muscle and improve exercise performance–can improve the function and structure of blood vessels, in particular arteries that deliver blood to our muscles and heart, according to new research from McMaster University. The study is published online in the journal American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory, Integrative & Comparative … Continue reading
30 Second Sprints As Effective as 60 Minute Run
Just six minutes of intense exercise a week could be as effective as an hour of daily moderate activity suggests new findings from researchers at McMaster University. “Short bouts of very intense exercise improved muscle health and performance comparable to several weeks of traditional endurance training,” says Martin Gibala, an associate professor in the department … Continue reading
Interval Training Burns More Fat, Increases Fitness
Interval training burns fat and improves fitness more quickly than constant but moderately intensive physical activity, according to research by a University of Guelph researcher. The study included moderately fit women in their 20’s and borderline sedentary subjects. Subjects trained every other day for 2 weeks alternating between 4 minute work periods and 2 minute … Continue reading