once again the cerebrally challenged bag HIT because they dont have a clue.
comments like ''i tried it for a week'', and ''i got so weak on my normal exercises'' show just how you guys dont get it.
so rather than just bag it because you think you understand it but really dont have a clue, just admit that you dont understand it therefore cant apply it.
it follows the most basic of premises and fundamentals of human adaptation to demand. it cannot be wrong.
it applies the exact same principles you mongs already use but extends it to a level that optimises the response.
key factors are rest and time for the neuroloigcal pathways to learn- but not master- responses neurologically and muscularly.
it takes at least 6 months to properly evaluate the effects of HIT and is dependent on proper nutrition and rest as well as systematic application of the principle.
thos who do it right - and actually understand it, all gain weight and muscle as mike describes.
the fact is that it has to be better than other forms of training that work on the same principles but are less efficient.
the only other principle that has some merit is the workload approach where the training attempts to maximise the stress over a given time frame by moving through the maximum load points of an exercise frequently....this can be done with higher reps and short range.
the trick is to also learn the movements so your body recruits the most muscle to do the work- not master it- when you master a movement your body actually starts to recruit less muscle....
its analogous to learning any new skill. take juggling for example. when you start it seems impossible. the next time you try you geta bit better. each time you try, your brain is sorting out how much effort is required to do the task. eventually you recruit enough brain involvement to do the task. As you master it, your brain configures itself to do it better and better. Eventually you can do it easily. in fact its hard to un learn.
when you get to that point you should try something different (not necessarily harder)- so your brain does not start to optimise its learning by trying to use less and less involvement.
thats why its not an easy and simple progression from 3 juggling items to 4 and from 4 to 5 and so on.
thats why you seem to stop growing when doing the same routine day in day out. and thats why you dont grow when you always change your routine.
you have to expose yourself to a routine or method for enough time to learn it, then maximise the results...then subtly change it. And by change that doesnt mean put more weight on...thats why the high rep advocates get results too.
so give MM a break..he was banging his head against a brick wall trying to get people to understand.
