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03-30-2007, 08:07 AM
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6x/week intervals? Is that right?
So I note the TT program suggests workouts followed by intervals, and on off days also doing intervals.
So that would make 6x weekly interval training?
is that overkill? Or am I mistaken...
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03-30-2007, 08:08 AM
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Turbulent Trainer
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Mistaken. 3 per week
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03-30-2007, 08:11 AM
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But the core training includes "optional intervals"...and those are alternated w/ the weight workouts that also have intervals...
hence my confusion
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03-30-2007, 12:08 PM
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Oh, also on the core training, it says:
"extra intervals can be done on this day"....so which is it? I don't want to overtrain but am perfectly willing to bust my ass...
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03-30-2007, 01:17 PM
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Looper (Pro Jock)
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I'd stick to 3 interval sessions per week - work them in whenever you can - either on an off day, on core day or after your TT workout. Try not to overanalyze.
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03-30-2007, 01:34 PM
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Okay! I was just reading the book 
I am one of those 'more more more must go' types.  Not always a good thing!! |
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03-30-2007, 02:00 PM
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Payload Specialist
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You are very passionate about this little routine, eh?
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03-30-2007, 02:03 PM
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What, the "must be in overdrive 24/7" thing? Trying to break that.
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03-30-2007, 02:30 PM
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Payload Specialist
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by ljk
What, the "must be in overdrive 24/7" thing? Trying to break that.
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Don't break it. Channel it. |
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03-31-2007, 10:59 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
Don't break it. Channel it.
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Into something non-gym, correct? |
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03-31-2007, 11:09 AM
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Payload Specialist
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Sure. If you have that level of drive, use it. It's a blessing, provided you still know how to relax when it's time.
I have a hard time slowing down on the gym stuff. I always want to do more. Go to the gym, again. I've moved to shorter workouts that I can do on more days, rather than 3 longer workouts. Doing extra things like complexes keeps my metabolism going, but hasn't seemed to effect my recovery much.
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04-01-2007, 01:14 PM
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I"m the same way.
the TT workouts almost seem 'skimpy.'....like working back only 1 exercise on alternate workouts, means back gets only 3 sets a week. Is that REALLY enough? 
I guess so!! |
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04-01-2007, 02:27 PM
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Payload Specialist
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It is enough. I did great on many TT workouts. It's only when you come from other workouts with so many different exercises that it might seem like "less than enough," But, I'll bet many people are pleased with the simplicity. Plus, with the A/B split, you feel like you make a lot of progress from workout to workout. I did, at least.
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04-01-2007, 04:54 PM
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Okay, I'll take your word for it. I like that it's over so quickly, that is a plus!!
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