Adaptations to running and aerobic exercise in general take a variety of forms, ranging from large scale changes like increases in bone mineral density, to smaller scale shits such as enzyme development and muscle capillarization. Lactate is a byproduct of fuel (carbohydrate) metabolism during exercise, and certain adaptations to aerobic exercise improve our body’s abilityContinue reading “The Key to Speed is – Through Your Gut?”
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Why You Need Steady State Cardio and HIIT
Steady state cardio and high intensity interval training (HIIT) have both received their fair share of criticism and praise for their benefits and alleged downfalls. From the days of heavy low-intensity endurance work of marathoners in the 70s, to the refurbishment of HIIT through modalities like Crossfit, the view of the endurance component in theContinue reading “Why You Need Steady State Cardio and HIIT”