Working out at a … Working out at a higher intensity does burn less fat %, but it also burns way more calories - which then have you burning some fat as well. The goal is to burn those calories when losing weight, so working at a higher intensity is better overall.
Moreover, weight … Moreover, weight lifting and bodybuilding do not have the same requirements as martial arts. When switching to the new activity, the body will need time to adjust, even if the new activity is less intense and less physically demanding. They may start breathing hard which creates the illusion that more aerobic endurance is needed. In fact, more anaerobic endurance is needed, since their activity is anaerobic.
Oxygen never … Oxygen never becomes a pathway of energetics which fuels muscle contractions in martial arts. Martial arts are an anaerobic activity. If a fighter WERE using oxygen to power his muscles in a strike on his opponent, the strike would be so weak that it would do no damage due to the nature of oxidative muscle contractions. What your fighters need to focus on is anaerobic endurance through drill training. This will increase their ability to repay their oxygen debts.
I train three MMA … I train three MMA fighters. They all have extensive backgrounds in weightlifting/ bodybuilding. Although all have acceptable bodyfat ranges and excellent lifting capacity they all have quite poor cardiovascular endurance. This alone makes me question the validity of your claim. Everyone needs a periodic bout of hard cardio.
Weight lifting … Weight lifting provides most of the stress needed for sufficient cardiovascular fitness, making cardio largely unnecessary - UNLESS you are specifically training your aerobic capacity for some fitness objective. If you’re planning on running a marathon, then yes, you will need to train in aerobics a lot more frequently, and a lot more intensely. Otherwise, forget it. For more info, email me at zendreams(at)gmail(dot)com
“The more intense … “The more intense your cardio, the more fat you burn” - totally incorrect. Less intense cardiovascular exercise with a V02 uptake of 20 - 30% (walking) burns more fat than more intense exercise with 60 - 70% V02 uptake (running). Running burns blood and muscle sugar, where walking uses fat directly as a means of energy. Running does burn more calories, but so does weight lifting.
That’s fine. Proper … That’s fine. Proper cardio is just an arobic or anarobic work out that improves the efficiancy of your vascular system. In order to get the best benifit out of your work out it’s good to maintain the proper heart rate for your age and work out at a pace that your fitness level will afford you while still giving your body a challenge. So a quick walking pace is fine as long as you’re pushing yourself.
Great info, as … Great info, as always. I know I don’t do enough cardio but, when I do, I usually go the “interval training” route; Hard for a minute, back off for a minute, hard for a minute, back off, etc…
I just do walking, … I just do walking, I can’t stand the feeling of being out of breath and exhausted, and about ready to pass out. I can only *run* for about 5 to 10 seconds before I am panting heavily, And really tired.
Yeah! I do the … Yeah! I do the crappy walking for 5 minutes. Then switch to super fast outta breath running for 5 minutes. And repeat that for 40 minutes
I’m sure some are … I’m sure some are accurate and some aren’t. To burn 100 calories in 15 minutes on a treadmill you need to be walking and running or walking at a steep incline. Use that as a point of reference.
No. Once you’ve … No. Once you’ve significantly lowered your body weight, contiued to lower your calories, and also coninued exercising at a very high rate will you lose muscle. Most people never get to that point.
Hi Steve, love your … Hi Steve, love your videos. I have a question. I just recently started with a personal trainer and he told me that cardio, without equal or greater time in strength training, will burn my muscle with the calories. Is that true?
You need a radio … You need a radio show/tv show. Definitely. Everyone else seems like they’re trying to sell me something. You seem like you just want to inform.
Sorry big guy, no … Sorry big guy, no rich relatives. I’ve been lifting for 26 years. I’ve decided to back off he weights a little and go for more cardio even though I love the weights. I’m now in my 67th year. I watch all your videos. Thanks. If you do get on the radio I’ll be one of your many listeners!
Here’s some more information to make your cardio more effective.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Working out at a …
Working out at a higher intensity does burn less fat %, but it also burns way more calories - which then have you burning some fat as well. The goal is to burn those calories when losing weight, so working at a higher intensity is better overall.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Moreover, weight …
Moreover, weight lifting and bodybuilding do not have the same requirements as martial arts. When switching to the new activity, the body will need time to adjust, even if the new activity is less intense and less physically demanding. They may start breathing hard which creates the illusion that more aerobic endurance is needed. In fact, more anaerobic endurance is needed, since their activity is anaerobic.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Oxygen never …
Oxygen never becomes a pathway of energetics which fuels muscle contractions in martial arts. Martial arts are an anaerobic activity. If a fighter WERE using oxygen to power his muscles in a strike on his opponent, the strike would be so weak that it would do no damage due to the nature of oxidative muscle contractions. What your fighters need to focus on is anaerobic endurance through drill training. This will increase their ability to repay their oxygen debts.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I train three MMA …
I train three MMA fighters. They all have extensive backgrounds in weightlifting/ bodybuilding. Although all have acceptable bodyfat ranges and excellent lifting capacity they all have quite poor cardiovascular endurance. This alone makes me question the validity of your claim. Everyone needs a periodic bout of hard cardio.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Weight lifting …
Weight lifting provides most of the stress needed for sufficient cardiovascular fitness, making cardio largely unnecessary - UNLESS you are specifically training your aerobic capacity for some fitness objective. If you’re planning on running a marathon, then yes, you will need to train in aerobics a lot more frequently, and a lot more intensely. Otherwise, forget it. For more info, email me at zendreams(at)gmail(dot)com
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
“The more intense …
“The more intense your cardio, the more fat you burn” - totally incorrect. Less intense cardiovascular exercise with a V02 uptake of 20 - 30% (walking) burns more fat than more intense exercise with 60 - 70% V02 uptake (running). Running burns blood and muscle sugar, where walking uses fat directly as a means of energy. Running does burn more calories, but so does weight lifting.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
love ur body lol
love ur body lol
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
That’s fine. Proper …
That’s fine. Proper cardio is just an arobic or anarobic work out that improves the efficiancy of your vascular system. In order to get the best benifit out of your work out it’s good to maintain the proper heart rate for your age and work out at a pace that your fitness level will afford you while still giving your body a challenge. So a quick walking pace is fine as long as you’re pushing yourself.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
hell yeah it is. …
yeah it is. too many of this people cant get laid so they dont know that.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Hey steve, is …
Hey steve, is skipping a good cardio?
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
best cardio is sex. …
best cardio is sex….
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Great info, as …
Great info, as always. I know I don’t do enough cardio but, when I do, I usually go the “interval training” route; Hard for a minute, back off for a minute, hard for a minute, back off, etc…
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I just do walking, …
I just do walking, I can’t stand the feeling of being out of breath and exhausted, and about ready to pass out. I can only *run* for about 5 to 10 seconds before I am panting heavily, And really tired.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Yeah! I do the …
Yeah! I do the crappy walking for 5 minutes. Then switch to super fast outta breath running for 5 minutes. And repeat that for 40 minutes
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Thanks for the info …
Thanks for the info, it’s greatly appreciated. I think I better find a new trainer.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
This happened to me …
This happened to me a long time ago. Although I was extremely fit I was constantly exhausted aswell.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I’m sure some are …
I’m sure some are accurate and some aren’t. To burn 100 calories in 15 minutes on a treadmill you need to be walking and running or walking at a steep incline. Use that as a point of reference.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Not the best. Not …
Not the best. Not enough leg movement.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
No. Once you’ve …
No. Once you’ve significantly lowered your body weight, contiued to lower your calories, and also coninued exercising at a very high rate will you lose muscle. Most people never get to that point.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Hi Steve, love your …
Hi Steve, love your videos. I have a question. I just recently started with a personal trainer and he told me that cardio, without equal or greater time in strength training, will burn my muscle with the calories. Is that true?
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
and what about …
and what about jumprope? Is it good or bad cardio?
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
You need a radio …
You need a radio show/tv show. Definitely. Everyone else seems like they’re trying to sell me something. You seem like you just want to inform.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Great Video!!!
Great Video!!!
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
The breathing was …
The breathing was pretty hot. Love you videos.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Sorry big guy, no …
Sorry big guy, no rich relatives. I’ve been lifting for 26 years. I’ve decided to back off he weights a little and go for more cardio even though I love the weights. I’m now in my 67th year. I watch all your videos. Thanks. If you do get on the radio I’ll be one of your many listeners!