Back on the Wagon Again, or is it Off the Wagon?
Tomorrow I will regain my momentum for exercise. My lifting partner is back from almost two months of traveling for work, and we are on for a 6:30 am workout. I’m not sure if I’ll do HIIT tomorrow or not, as I may simply lift. However, he has mentioned several times that he has no desire to ever do it again, and that just thinking about it keeps him from enjoying his day. This is pretty much enough to make sure that I force him into doing it with me… However, time is of an issue when I have to drive 20 minutes to his house, and we always sit around and BS for about 30 minutes before the workout even starts. Then, anther 20 minutes to the office. It’s a full hour taken from my normal morning, so I’m not sure if I’ll have the time for running. However, the greatest part is that it really only takes 5-6 minutes when you’re doing a low number of intervals, and since we’ll be lifting first, I’ll already be fairly warmed up. Here’s to crushing ourselves on the small hill outside his house…
Feb 21st 2008
hi how long should hiit last on a bike?
May 10th 2008
I use to be just like that. I talked to this personal trainer one day and he said the best way to stay motivated is to make a journal of exactly what you do every single day. Honestly it really work when I looked at it on paper it was different. When you see no improvement on paper in terms of reps, sets, and distance and haven’t done anything you feel like a lazy asshole that day then get motivated to get on them running shoes and pull out the wieghts.
Aug 14th 2008
Hi, I did a google on HIIT as I want to add it to my routine. Like you, I hated running. Notice the past tense. I now like running because I’m now on a hormonally balanced diet called the Zone Diet. You can google it for more information, but it is a moderate, balanced diet that yields amazing results. Joslin Diabetes Centers recommends a diet that is almost identical. Dr. Sears, the creator, has worked with athletes that have brought home 24 gold medals. Jenny Thompson was the most prolific Zoner medalist and her count was just surpassed by Michael Phelps a day or two ago.
Christian Vande Velde is a Zoner - he recently finished 5th in the Tour de France.
I’d also recommend spending some google time on “pose running.” It has helped me a lot, but takes some time to get your calf muscle strong enough to support the work load.
I’m a decade your senior and I feel better than ever - and I mean this factually. I really really do feel better than ever. I effortlessly lost 25+ lbs of fat while adding ~70 lbs to my bench press - I started pretty weak.
My foundation is the Zone Diet, pose running is a great tool and I hope to add HIIT as another tool in my arsenal.
Best of luck in your exercise adventures.