20 Minute Aerobic Solution

[Longhorn85]

Has anyone tried this method of cardio training? Many people have different opinions about Bill Phillips, but this is one technique that I like.

I run about 3 mornings a week (days I don't lift weights), usually about 25-30 minutes, wearing an IPOD, etc. It feels good, but not very intense, and with mixed results.

Today I ran using the 20 MAS technique for the first time in years, and it was a much better workout. It is basically interval training, but with a unique approach. Recommended.

 

[Dial_tone]

not familiar with it but I couldn't do a 20 min interval session. it takes me 15-20 minutes just to fully warm up so I never do any intense work before that. There is a very distinct drop in my HR at a given work level right around 20 min.

 

[Gymgurl]

Not sure about that one that you are talking about Longhorn....Im running intervals right now twice a day for speed training....

 

[Longhorn85]

not familiar with it but I couldn't do a 20 min interval session. it takes me 15-20 minutes just to fully warm up so I never do any intense work before that. There is a very distinct drop in my HR at a given work level right around 20 min.

Yeah, it's very intense, that's for sure. I like it because it doesn't take long, yet I get a better cardio effect than when I jog for an hour. It absolutely kicks my ass everytime, and you tend to lose less muscle when you do more intensive cardio for a shorter time periods.

Wait a minute DT, 15-20 just to warm up? Holy smokes. I know you like those long bike workouts though.

Same with you GG, I see you're biking.

You can do this workout on a bike too, here is the routine if you are interested in trying it someday when you only have 20 min to workout:

Warm up the first 2 minutes at Intensity Level 5
Minutes 2-3 move from Intensity Level 5 to 6
Minutes 4-5, 6-10 and 11-14 work your way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 9, maintain for one minute.
Minutes 15-19 work your way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 10 (High Point at Level 10), maintain for one minute.
Minute 20 cool down to Intensity Level 5 for one minute.


http://www.bodyforlife.com/exercise/cardiotraining.asp

 

[Gymgurl]

So this sounds like ladders ......very effective without the time ..great way to get your workout in and out quick

 

[Longhorn85]

How do you do your intervals?

 

[Gymgurl]

I use heart rate monitor and first get my hr up to 160 and keep it there for 5 min and then slow down until it drops to 138-140 and then when it gets there I up it back to 160 again for 5 min and I try to at least 5-6 sets twice a day...

 

[Longhorn85]

Twice a day? How long is each workout? How is your body responding?