Study on the Best Cardio Workout

Good study on three different types of strength/cardio workouts. You will be suprised with the results. This study is independent and relies heavily on the ability of the test subjects to stick to the plan (distance study).
http://www.precisionnutrition.com/8-...ove-jb-results

Interesting... However I would argue that intensity is athlete dependant. There is running, and then there is killing yourself and allowing recovery.

If the question is what can potentially be most effective, there are so many variables it would be hard to do a study. Another spectrum is intensity vs theory and practice.

If an A intensity workout is going to muscle failure, and a B workout you stop at 80% capacity and avoiding failure, and finally a C workout at 50% capacity. (general exercise)

A Workout, 2-3 days a week physically possible.

B Workout, 4-5 days a week physically possible. (Rest days only after perpetual fatigue)

C Workout, 7 days a week physically possible.

2 days a week using a type of exercise is one thing to test, but what is physical capacity? Athletes with 6-8 years of exercise experience, in shape, and having a 30% improvement?

A competitive bench presser bench presses almost every day. That's not an A workout. If your A workout becomes your B workout, and your C workout becomes your rest day, you may get farther in a week, and in results. Just a theory.

What took me by surprise was the TRX group. They did 2 strength workouts per week plus there TRX workouts which are overall body workouts and there was very little difference in the strength test results at the end of the study compared to the other groups.
All these fancy programs out there and plain old iron and treadmill still held its ground. Gives value to people starting off that this type of routine can work.

Yes, very neat. At the first part of the study I thought the TRX would be favored, but the results didn't show that. Even though it was a constant workout, it was changed every 2 weeks etc. So, nice post!

Do you know I have a TRX and it's still in the box?! I'm scared to try it, I'm afraid I'm gonna hurt myself! I think I'll keep it in the box. . . . especially after reading this! Maybe I'll throw it on e-bay someday!

The Best Cardio workout is whatever you like to do that keeps you motivated and produces a good result. Plain and simple

Haha, I agree. Plus it depends on your goals.

TRX is still worth a try some people just need to change up there routine. There are those strange few that can stick with weightlifting for 20+ years. Like myself

It was interesting to see the fun factor and the drop out rate. I think these numbers matter the most. If you're not having fun or at least not getting bored, then there's a better chance that you'll stick with the cardio routine.

Originally Posted by Vega

It was interesting to see the fun factor and the drop out rate. I think these numbers matter the most. If you're not having fun or at least not getting bored, then there's a better chance that you'll stick with the cardio routine.

Not real shocking that the steady state folks had the biggest drop out. I think one of the reasons people like Crossfit so much is b/c it's different every day...so it keeps more people interested longer.

I fall into group 2...I tend towards lifting and HIIT cardio.