How fit are getbiggers?

[balight]

I just tried out JNN-s tabata/burpee stuff and i have almost died. I didn't do any real cardio in the last one year, just weight lifting... this is the end result. My lungs hurt, i had to spit my drool after the 4 minutes, and after an hour i still feel a bit exhausted. Is burpee really such a mean exercise?

So guys, when was the lust time you tried some real intensive cardio? How it went?

[johnnynoname]

not to bump my plight towards effective short cardio but i feel that the majority on this site buy into the " 45 minutes of walking on a treadmill at a low intensity" school

[spinnis]

First time I sparred at grappling,  I thought I had decent cardio, but OMG how fucking wrong I were lol.

[balight]

SO you guys say its pretty normal that i felt so "shocked" afterwards?

I have to build some cardio stamina. That must have a positive effect on the weight lifting too.

JNN is this 4 minutes really burning fat?

[disturbia]

I walked to the store today---damn near 3  blocks

[johnnynoname]

JNN is this 4 minutes really burning fat?

if you've seen my pics, you can tell that the proof is in the pudding

do the research- Google "tabata Post EPOC" and you will get the answers

[balight]

Thx, i will google it.

How many times a week do you do this? Iv'e read that you do 2 times a day. Every day, or just weekdays?

[Hulkotron]

I try to maintain the ability to run three miles in 21 minutes without feeling like I want to die afterwards.  As I get older I notice I enjoy lifting more and running less  

[johnnynoname]

Thx, i will google it.

How many times a week do you do this? Iv'e read that you do 2 times a day. Every day, or just weekdays?

tabata running in the AM on mon,weds,fri and saturday
tabata circuit (burpees/burpee variations, kettlebell stuff, cleans, snatch) after PM weight workouts which is 4 times a week so there will be days that i do the tabata protocol twice a day however this is not necessary- i'm just nuts

[K-1]

So guys, when was the lust time you tried some real intensive cardio? How it went?

5 days week minimum hour long each session...and burpee's always suck.

[dustin]

Been sick and putting off cardio for the past couple months.. used to just do low intensity with some HIT from time to time.

TODAY I am going to do some Tabata after my workout. Pretty sure I'll be puking tonight... I have no cardio AND I'm a tiny tit, but at least I'm 300lbs with abs.

[Marty Champions]

you guys sound like beginners, no offense  maybe tuffin up a bit

[dustin]

In all fairness, I've been tied down with more renos lately. Did some dry walling and painting. Standing around and pounding back mad water really does bring out epic leans!

[bodybuilder1234]

Well, I do boxing so even when im out of shape im still fit compared to most people
At competition shape Im very fit, its difficult tho because boxing requires an insane amount of stamina

[K-1]

Well, I do boxing so even when im out of shape im still fit compared to most people
At competition shape Im very fit, its difficult tho because boxing requires an insane amount of stamina

tell me about it 

I'm going to see if I can get in 9 rds tonight to see where i'm at.

Later.

[Mr. Magoo]

not to bump my plight towards effective short cardio but i feel that the majority on this site buy into the " 45 minutes of walking on a treadmill at a low intensity" school

more like 30 minutes

sad thing is i'm not joking  

[balight]

I guess walking on treadmill can be healthy too. At least you move - better then sit at home. Just doesnt give you any stamina, and wont help your heart stay young...

[Method101]

I can jog for 20 minutes. Thats with 0 cardiovascular development.

When i was trained i could jog all day aslong as i had a mars bar and energy drink as i ran. The only thing to stop me would be needing to sleep.

[disturbia]

you guys sound like beginners, no offense  maybe tuffin up a bit

you sound like a drug infected asshole who needs 10 to the teeth

[Method101]

you sound like a drug infected asshole who needs 10 to the teeth

Can you produce milk with those tits of yours?

[disturbia]

Can you produce milk with those tits of yours?

2% baby

can you pick your teeth with those arms?

[The True Adonis]

I just tried out JNN-s tabata/burpee stuff and i have almost died. I didn't do any real cardio in the last one year, just weight lifting... this is the end result. My lungs hurt, i had to spit my drool after the 4 minutes, and after an hour i still feel a bit exhausted. Is burpee really such a mean exercise?

So guys, when was the lust time you tried some real intensive cardio? How it went?

[johnnynoname]

cardio that will get you "shredded" should always be intense  (of course, diet plays a huge part as well)

try this cardio workout on a off day

it is my new circuit called "the statue of david" workout

do this circuit only one time around

Body of David workout

Clean Squat Press x 30
Kettlebell swing x 30
Kettlebell Clean Press x15+15 (15 each arm)
Plyometric box jump x 30
Chirpee x 30
One Armed Barbell Power Snatch x 15+15 (15 each arm)
Dumbell Thruster x30
Medicine ball Jumping squat x 30
Tire Flip 200m's (back and forth hallway)
Burpee jump onto tire x 30 (see youtube clip below)

[Dreadlifter]

Burpees, lol. I haven't had to do them since early high school. Didn't rate them then and i still don't.


How fit am i? Not as fit as i should be, but getting there.

I've neither the desire nor the patience for X minutes of low intensity treadmill work, and besides while it might be good for fat burning, i'm sure we all agree it does very little for cardiovascular fitness.

In the gym i mix it up between interval training on a hill program on the treadmill or hill programs on a stepper. More than anything i prefer a good hike, it's then i see how unfit i am when i'm huffing and puffing up a mountain.

[johnnynoname]

i am also a huge fan of this workout posted by Christian Thibideau in T-natiion recently

This one was a "favorite" of one of my hockey players who played in Europe. Back in 2001, he started the summer at 195lbs and 12% body fat, and ended the summer at 192 and 6% body fat; all without any particular attention to his diet.

A1. Power snatch from hang: 3 reps using around 70-75% of your maximum.
A2. Sprint 200m: (basically 100m, turnaround, 100m back to the starting point).
A3. Power clean: 3 reps with the same weight you used for the snatches.

He started at two sets, and by the end of summer was able to do 14. No, I'm not kidding; but he was also the freakiest overall athlete I've ever worked with. Besides him, the most anyone ever did was 8, with three minutes between sets.

If you're training indoors and can't do sprints, do burpees (15 reps) or sprint stair climbing (30 seconds).