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You can also perform intervals using weights in a very quick but useful workout
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I am a big fan of interval training and would certainly consider using weights with intervals. But in my experience, interval training with weights is no substitute for weight training. I don’t get stronger with this sort of interval training, for that I need strength training, heavy sets with lower reps and recovery between sets.
What do you think?
No this is in no ways a strength or mass workout. As I mentioned in the post you could use this sort of workout to add intensity to your workout with low reps and heavy weights. But the way I outlined is for the advantages of intervals. Use high reps and very low weights with this workout and your heart rate and fitness level with explode. I am just pointing out another way to do intervals that does not involve the standard sprinting for 30s etc.
If you are interested in building muscle check my other post Strength Training
To recap, the interval workout with weights is not a replacement for strength training. It is an interval workout that you can do in the weight room and should only be used about once a week.
I generally recommend strength training twice a week. Cardio three times a week and an interval workout once a week for a total of six workouts a week with one day off.
I think that often when one joins a gym, the trainers will show you a circuit based program. That is great for getting “in shape,” but it only gets you so far. And that is really intervals with weights really shines. And I think we both agree that strength also important but comes from a different style of training. I am a fan of Starting Strength.
I really like Starting Strength too. I made some really good gains using it for about a month before it peters out. After that I think three times a week becomes too much. Plus squatting three times a week doesn’t go well with trying to get your cardio in like running or cycling.