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Steady State Aerobic Work Sucks

Here's a recent study that looked into the effectiveness of steady state aerobic activity vs. high intensity intervals.

McKay et al.Effect of short-term high-intensity interval training vs. continuous training on O2 uptake kinetics, muscle deoxygenation, and exercise performance.J Appl Physiol. 2009 Jul;107(1):128-38. Epub 2009 May 14.

The study comprised of two groups: The first group performed 8 sessions of 8-12 intervals (one minute high intensity and one minute light recovery), the second group performed 8 sessions of 90-120 minutes of steady state cardio.

The high intensity interval group performed 80 minutes of work during the 19 day study. The steady state aerobic group performed 825 minutes of work.

Researchers found that both groups lost the same amount of fat despite the interval group performing one tenth of the time of the steady state aerobic group.

This is no surprise, we've know since the 70s that steady state aerobics are nothing but a waste of time. So why is steady state aerobic work still popular? Because it's easy. Ask any of my clients and they'll tell you that high intensity intervals can be challenging. It's easier to hop on a treamill and watch TV than it is to physically exert yourself.

But the question you have to ask yourself is, do you want fitness or the illusion of fitness?

My New Workout

Unfortunately, I had a minor accident this afternoon, requiring me to use crutches for the next few weeks. While I will not be able to continue with my current training program, I managed to tweak it slightly. Here's a video clip of me performing my new workout. It's bit more aerobically demanding than I usually perform...but what can I do? Like the hat?

This is why the country is OBESE!

The Luther Rory

1/3 pound sirloin

2 slices American cheese

4 slices bacon

2 Krispy Kreme donuts

peanut butter

The USA is the greatest nation in the world. I have traveled around the world twice and spoken to everyone at least once, so my opinion matters. As a nation, we do nothing half-assed...we harnessed nuclear energy, we put men on the moon, and Al Gore invented the internet. However, there is one area in which I wish we didn't lead the world: empty calories.

Empty calories are just that, calories that do not provide much nutritional value, if any. Empty calorie's sole contribution is to your waist line and unfortunately, we produce more empty calories than any other nation on the planet.

You'd be hard pressed to find a Luther Rory in Italy, Spain, or Africa. In the land of plenty, it's easy to grow bored and demand "new" and "exciting" combinations to keep our palates from dying of nutritional boredom. But at what price? We're now the fattest country on the planet. Juvenile diabetes rates are at an all time high and they're not showing signs of slowing down any time soon.

Everyone knows they should eat "healthy," however few do. While it's simple, it's not always easy. But that's about to change...I'm currently working on a new project that I'm going to reveal in a few days. A project that will make your waist line thank me.

So, mull that over while you're eating your 3,000 calorie burger.

I'm Back!

Yes, it has been a long time since my last post, but that doesn't mean I haven't been productive. Long story short, I have expanded the services I provide and have been searching for the best trainers in the Mystic, CT area. Expect exciting news shortly...yes, it's my aim to sound cryptic.

I would like to thank the people who emailed me, sharing how much they enjoy the interesting and quirky information I share on this blog. Again, it's my intention to inform, educate, and entertain you.

So hold on to your hats...it's going to be one hell of a trip!

McDonald's hamburgers, mmmmm...delicious!

Alright, let's not kid ourselves...we ALL know fast food is not good for us, but still, people line up to drop their hard earned money on a "value meal." For instance, McDonald's sells approximately 4.2 million hamburgers a day. Every day. If an adult chooses to visit McDonald's, or any fast food restaurant, then that's their choice. They know the nutritional value (or lack thereof) of the food they're about to eat, and they voluntarily do so. Nobody forces them. But children are a different matter. The 2 young boys in the photo above, do not appear old enough to drive (I could be wrong. I once showed up at a blind date's house and when a lady answered the door, I told her I was there to take her daughter out. Turns out the lady who answered the door, WAS my date. D'uh!). Someone had to drive the boys to McDonald's. Someone had to place an order for the boys. Someone had to pay the cashier for the food they're eating. Someone made repeated efforts to feed the boys nutritionally inferior food...that someone was their parents.
As a parent, what are you feeding your children? Are their dietary choices based on what's easy and convenient for you? I understand it's easier to get your child to eat candy than broccoli, but, who's the parent?
Here's a clip form an interesting article I recently read:

This morning we reported a study on the staggering power of advertising. Children, ages 3 and 5, were presented with an assortment of identical foods, half in McDonald’s packaging, half in unmarked packaging. The kids were then asked which tasted better. An overwhelming majority said the foods labeled “McDonald's” tasted best.To drive this point home… When presented with absolutely identical French fries, 77% of these young kids said the ones with a McDonald's label tasted better. When presented with carrots – yes carrots – a majority of kids said they preferred the McDonald's wrapped veggies. These kids, too young to reason, have been convinced that anything stamped by a Golden Arch is superior. What can we conclude from this data? At the very least, we can say that by the age of 3, many of our children are already heavily influenced by marketing. At worst, we can say we are warping kids’ minds and creating an army of brainwashed, chicken-nugget popping zombies.

A friend of mine recenlt asked me how he could get his 6 year old son to eat healthier foods. After reading the article above, I instructed him to place his son's food (lean protein and vegetables) in a large McDonald's paper bag and give it to him once he got home from work. The idea was to make it appear as if he had stopped at Mcdonald's on his way home from work. It worked. His son ate ALL the food without a single peep.
So, for all you parents reading this, who still insist on feeding their children fast food...watch this video.



For another excellent video:
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