I (Jen) realized the other day that a lot of the terms we use in our columns may be unfamiliar to our readers, so let's define some of these terms to help you better understand the important components of a well-rounded training program.
Aerobic capacity or VO2 Max: It is the highest amount of oxygen the body can utilize during a given period. Aerobic capacity can be improved by doing short,
I (Lisa) feel it regularly when running races or during more difficult workouts - burning lungs, tired and throbbing legs, and constant mental input saying to slow down or better yet, walk.
Although I clearly feel that I cannot maintain the pace, and even question if I can continue, it was recently suggested to me that this fatigue is all in my mind. Is it possible that the cliché "mind over matter" and "no brain, no pain" actually have some merit? Is there a reservoir of deeply disguised energy that my brain is secretly hiding, while at the same time sending pain signals trying to get me to stop?
Posted by: Jen Boland in interval training, HIIT on
Sep 19, 2010
Could you really get better results from your fitness program by doing less? It is possible. However, there is just one caveat - the intensity level has to be much greater and possibly near maximum. Crossfit, X-fit and Chris Carmichael's Time Crunched Cyclist all have a common ingredient necessary for improvement - high intensity interval training.
Many endurance athletes spend countless
