high intensity workout
Anaerobic exercise – you hear a lot about it – but what does it really mean to work out anaerobically or above your lactate threshold? Find out what anaerobic training is and what type of benefits it offers.
One of the benefits of high-intensity interval training is the afte-burn effect. Afterburn, also known as EPOC, is the excess energy and calories your body has to expend to recover from an intense workout. The afterburn can keep your metabolism “revved up” for hours after you’ve finished exercising. What effect does diet or fasting prior to a high-intensity workout have on afterburn?
Pedal Power is Cathe’s third indoor cycle video. One of the reasons we started developing cycle workouts is to help those of you that still want a high intensity workout, but are seeking and need an activity that is more joint friendly than traditional aerobic workouts. Not only are workouts like pedal Power low impact,
Do you sweat a lot during a workout? Some people believe that’s an indication that they’re out of shape. Is there any truth to this? Get the scoop on sweat rates, fitness and find out what’s normal when it comes to sweating during exercise.
Fats, carbohydrates and proteins – your body can use them all to produce energy to fuel muscle contraction. How does it know which one to choose? Find out more about fuel usage during exercise – when your body uses carbs and when it turns more to fats – and what factors influence it.
Are you too focused on the number of calories you’re burning DURING exercise? That certainly makes exercise less enjoyable and it can also keep you from getting the results you’re looking for. Find out why the number of calories burned during a workout session isn’t all that important – and what is.
Exercise recovery is important for fitness gains and muscle growth to take place. It’s during “down time” that muscles repair so that change can occur. A number of factors can impact exercise recovery. This article discusses five of those.
Looking for a new way to challenge yourself? Reached a plateau? Try an indoor cycling workout. This article discusses five benefits of indoor cycling workouts and why you owe it to yourself to give it a try.
No time to work out? That’s no excuse. You can get a workout in as little as 11 minutes with Tabata training. It’s the perfect solution when you’re short on time but still want to burn fat and bump up your metabolism for hours afterwards. Find out more about Tabata intervals and why they’re a good alternative for time-challenged days.
Lactate has some positive benefits when it comes to building lean body composition. Find out how this poorly understood compound that builds up during intense exercise helps you get slimmer and more defined. You’ll also discover how to get the benefits of lactate training.
Can working out at a certain time of day maximize the health benefits of exercise? Discover what research shows about “the best time” to work out and what the advantages and disadvantages of morning versus afternoon workouts are.
Growth hormone, testosterone, epinephrine – they all play a role in help you build a better physique. Now there may be a new one to add to the list – irisin. New research suggests that irisin may play an active role in fat burning and may partially explain the after-burn effect that occurs after intense exercise. Find out more about this novel hormone named after a Greek goddess.
