Fewer Intense Workouts for Maximum Performance

Iggy Dalrymple · � #1 � 01-21-2008, 07:34 AM

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Researchers at the University of Madrid in Spain divided competitive distance runners into two groups. One group did frequent intense workouts and fewer slow recovery miles, while the second group did fewer intense workouts and more slow miles (Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, August 2007). At the end of five months, the runners who did fewer intense workouts and more recovery miles improved far more than those who ran fewer miles and spent a lot of their time trying to run very fast.

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scorpiotiger · � #2 � 01-21-2008, 02:20 PM

very interesting, Iggy. thanks!

Iggy Dalrymple · � #3 � 01-21-2008, 05:13 PM

I've been trying to add intermittent sprints to my walks but so far it's caused knee and groin pains.
At my age, I have to add extreme activity in small gradual increments.

scorpiotiger · � #4 � 01-21-2008, 06:22 PM

yes, any sharp pains... you should stop. burn is one thing.. sharp pains, another.

Iggy, have you tried powerwalking? I wonder if pinballdoctor is around? He does a lot of powerwalking.

with powerwalking, I think you could get the intensity up without hurting your joints.

I don't know how your little doggy would feel about power walking, though...

Iggy Dalrymple · � #5 � 01-21-2008, 07:26 PM

I walk pretty quick. I felt good the first time I sprinted, but the next day when I tried it, it felt like I had a pulled groin ligament. Yesterday when I tried it, the back of my knee hurt. I take my dog home after a lap or two.

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