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cm3504jm Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 128) |
posted July 23, 2000 12:28 AM
  
Its been mentioned as a topic many times, so i decided to try it out today. All I can say is: If you dont have an hour to spare for cardio day, do these for 20 min and I promise you will barely be able to walk. My cardio usually consists of 30min of kickboxing, or 1-1/2 hours of biking. I could not finish 25 min of these sprints and I puked up at the track. Best excersise I've tried since deadlifts... ------------------ IP: Logged |
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MattTheSkywalker Moderator (Total posts: 1209) |
posted July 23, 2000 12:33 AM
CM3504JM - I moved this to the anabolic board. Windsprints are excellent cardio, and actually have been shown to creat some small testosterone elevations - they ARE a short duration, high intensity exercise. Matt IP: Logged |
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StrongForLife Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 67) |
posted July 23, 2000 12:40 AM
Sprinting is actually an aneorobic exercise, not cardio, although a definite high energy expenditure exercise. I would make sure you have plenty of BCAA'S available in your blood stream while performing the exercise as the ratio of BCAA used compared to fat is substantially higher than submaximal exercise. http://strongforlife.com IP: Logged |
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MattTheSkywalker Moderator (Total posts: 1209) |
posted July 23, 2000 12:44 AM
Yeah I know it's anaerobic - I'm just fuckin tired. Same deal as weight training - high intensity short duration. Sprints will increase your heart rate and your lung capacity though - it may not be exclusively cardio but you will benefit in those areas. The Skywalker regrets the confusion. Matt [This message has been edited by MattTheSkywalker (edited July 23, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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StrongForLife Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 67) |
posted July 23, 2000 12:53 AM
I agree Matt and I think it is an awesome exercise when geared up with BCAA's. I have my clients load up on BCAA'a when I prescribe high intense exercises to prevent muscle wasting. The problem is the typical 1000mg pills fall short of covering the amounts burned. I am considering formulating a BCAA powder for endurance athletes. I will have a sugar free version for dieting bodybuilders. A full serving will contain aprox 15 Grams of BCAA's. IP: Logged |
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matty Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1035) |
posted July 23, 2000 11:19 AM
for those of us who dont know what windsprints are excatly , and BCAA's ??? thanks sounds like good exercize!! always up for a new cardio routine! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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mistah_d Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 88) |
posted July 23, 2000 11:45 AM
BCAA Branched Chain Amino Acids IP: Logged |
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Anabolicum Mister Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 412) |
posted July 23, 2000 05:27 PM
I think windsprints CAN be both aerobic and anaerobic. If you walk at max pace in between sprints your heart rate won't drop below an aerobic level. IP: Logged |
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Golias Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 9) |
posted July 23, 2000 06:00 PM
I used to love windsprints, but haven't done them for years. All the posts have got me inspired to try em again. My old HS football coach told us to run a 40-yard dash, then walk back to the starting line, and repeat, with the principle being that you walked as much as you ran. Don't know how that theory fits into modern training ideas, but thirty minutes of it in August in Oklahoma would leave you spent. Anybody have a program for windsprints? Matt the SW? Fukkenshredded? Golias IP: Logged |
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StrongForLife Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 67) |
posted July 23, 2000 09:04 PM
I would love to help you design a sound program for your wind sprints. First let me introduce myself so you get a better idea of what type of a trainer and bodybuilder you are listening for advice from. Here is a link to my bio page with my backround: http://strongforlife.com/meetphil.html Let's make increasing your performance the goal. As you excel in speed and distance, you will be increasing your energy expenditure as well. Pre Workout: Eat a protein/carb meal with 5 Grams Glutamine, 1 hour before exercise. Take 10Grams of additional BCAA's 20 minutes before sprints. Tools: Stopwatch and tape measure or use landmarks to establish a distance which would be aproximately the distances mentioned. It will not be accurate, but you are only measuring your performance with your own, so use the same landmarks each time and you will be able to gauge decreases in time. Week 2:
Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: Post workout meal should always be consumed within 30 minutes after workout, whey protein(high in BCAA's), high glycemic carbs, glutamine and a multi vitamin/mineral formula. [This message has been edited by StrongForLife (edited July 24, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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StrongForLife Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 67) |
posted July 23, 2000 09:15 PM
oops. I forgot one big thing. Rest time in between sets: week 1: week 2 and beyond: 45 seconds on all except longest sprints of the day. IP: Logged |
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StrongForLife Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 67) |
posted July 24, 2000 12:35 AM
bump for Golias IP: Logged |
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Decaman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 535) |
posted July 24, 2000 09:23 AM
I just started doing them, I must saythey are awesome. I ususally ride the bike for 20 minutes and walk the treadmill for 20, now I can barely finish 15 minutes of windsprints after riding the bike. Good exercise ------------------ IP: Logged |
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