Broad General Sprint vs Jog Question
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Michelle01
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I couldn't sustain a sprint for 20 min.. Personally, with my level of fitness, I'd do a combo in 30 min. Run steady for 2-3, then run full out for 30 sec to a min.
But, I don't know you, nor am I very knowledgeable about running so I hope you are able to find the info you're looking for. To get better advice from someone who knows more than me, you may want to include some details about your fitness level and goals
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Notme, lol She/He simply worded it wrong. No one has the physical capacity to sprint all out for 20 minutes. There is no such energy pathway to supply the needed fuel.
As for calorie expenditure alone, The sustained high intensity run easily wins.
Both help "expend calories" and both should be done. variety is an unknown key to weight loss.
As for calorie expenditure alone, The sustained high intensity run easily wins.
Both help "expend calories" and both should be done. variety is an unknown key to weight loss.
CoachCrimson
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Using the term intensity doesn't really get you anywhere in this kind of topic. Intensity varies from person to person. You might think that high intensity means 60% max heart rate, while a well conditioned athlete would scoff at that as high intensity. Instead of intensity, I think we should refer to threshold. Are you doing bouts of anaerobic intervals for 15-20 mins vs. 50% heart rate for 40 mins? In that case, then yes, the 20 min workout is widely considered to be more effective. However, is your high intensity merely a 70% max heart rate workout where you still stay aerobic for the entire duration? Then in that case, it may not be better to do half the amount of time. As you can see, intensity is quite relative.
Problem is, if you go out and do too many of these anaerobic workouts in too short amount of time, you will cause too much stress on your body and burn-out horribly. As trevor stated above, variety is key. You want to be able to get the cardio in often, but you cant always do an anaerobic workout. So a nice healthy mix of the two is generally your best bet.
Problem is, if you go out and do too many of these anaerobic workouts in too short amount of time, you will cause too much stress on your body and burn-out horribly. As trevor stated above, variety is key. You want to be able to get the cardio in often, but you cant always do an anaerobic workout. So a nice healthy mix of the two is generally your best bet.