[quote]GHOSTrun wrote:
michael2507 wrote:
GHOSTrun wrote:
michael2507 wrote:
Good point on the Tabatas… but every day, 2 or 3 times?
Good point regarding carbs… but less than 20-30g every day?
Both sounds a little excessive to me.
Do you think 8-12minutes of exercise a day is ‘too much’ for him? Too hard? How about 4 times a day then… You put in what you want to get out. If that is classed as ‘excessive’ then maybe he’s not cut out for it. Call me crazy but if you want to get results then why not take the hard and fast approach?
Velocity Diet works wonders - 30g carb limit a day, the reason I didn’t initially go into caloric intake is gaining muscle is never a bad thing. Even if he stays the same weight or gets heavier if he’s shedding fat(losing inches of his waist line) and growing muscle that’s great.
Are you suggesting he should lose fat by doing an extreme form of dieting (the V-Diet), simultaneously gain muscle, and, as an obvious beginner, do a very intense form of training (Tabata) 4 times a day along with his weight training?
While I agree with your initial statement, ‘You put in what you want to get out’, lets say I’m a bit sceptical with regard to the suggested methods. I’d definitely like to see the OP log everything if he decides to follow that approach. Could be interesting…
Thanks for clarifying, though.
Sorry we must come from different backgrounds of work ethic. Tabata requires no technique (not like learning how to squat). You just pick up the fluffy dumbbells and start pumping out reps. It’s a no brainer. As he gets fitter/stronger he’ll be able to pump out more reps. When he can do 100reps it’s time to up the dumbbell weight.[/quote]
I don’t think it’s that much about work ethic but more about what’s physically possible for the guy. Have you ever done Tabatas, and if, how frequently over a prolonged period of time?
Author opinions expressed in articles are just that, opinions, but nevertheless, this is what Dan John had to say:
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And remember this: you really shouldn’t consider doing much after the Tabata workout. Your lungs will be going like a locomotive engine. Go ahead and plan anything you like, but don’t be surprised if it just doesn’t happen. I keep the family dog nearby to chase the carrion birds away while I rest on the sidewalk.
The hardest thing about this workout is staying focused for four minutes.
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I do either Tabata front squats or Tabata thrusters about twice a month. I’m sure someone will comment, “If it’s so good, why don’t you do it every day?” Go ahead, try it and report back after the second day. [/quote]
I guess we won’t come to agree on this issue. While it may be possible to do it the way you outlined - even on a caloric deficit and along with regular weight training, I doubt it is possible to do it properly, ie. with the intensity necessary to justify calling it ‘Tabatas’, not just going through the motions for 8 sets of 20 seconds.
