It’s hard to evaluate HIIT when I’m not super consistent
Over the past month and a half since New Years, I’ve had spotty consistency with exercising. Some days I ran, but didn’t lift. Some days I lifted, but didn’t run. On average, I’ve worked out twice a week, very hard, but not much more. So, it’s a little hard to be disappointed in my weight not coming off when I’m not really that dedicated to it. However, it’s hard to be dedicated because there is just a lot of stuff that happens during the day-to-day.
This week, I’ve worked out Tuesday (lifted didn’t run), Wednesday (lifted AND ran), and will tomorrow (lift and run). I also snowboarded on Saturday. If only this was something I could really nail down and not deviate from.
My shin splints have been much better since I started landing on my mid-sole, and yesterday I did 7 intervals for the first time. Tomorrow will be the second, and I’m trying not to think about it.
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.