Are intervals better when it comes to aerobic improvements? Most research papers tend towards that conclusion. But their protocols are very hard to adapt to a regular Joe who just wants to get in better shape.
So I tried to test a protocol that most of us can do anywhere, just using body weight. For 4 weeks, all I did for my lower body was 3 sets of as many jump squats as I could in 30 seconds with 3 minutes rest. I had a feeling after week 2, that my intensity may not be enough. Instead of how many, I should've focus on working as hard as I could. So basically jump as high as I could.
To make a long story short, I retested my VO2 last week. It went up very little. Not enough to talk about. But I always learn from my mistakes. I'm gonna try again. I'll keep you posted. Let me know if you give it a try.
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