Ross on Tabata

[AndreG]

In Ross' article on Tabata intervals he says
"This program is not intended for continued use,"

Why is that? Is he implying that the intensity or form of exercise should be changed so as to not plateau? Or is he saying by continuing doing diff types of intervals you will overtrain?

 

[Henry Swanson]

In Ross' article on Tabata intervals he says
"This program is not intended for continued use,"

Why is that? Is he implying that the intensity or form of exercise should be changed so as to not plateau? Or is he saying by continuing doing diff types of intervals you will overtrain?

E-mail him. He'll answer your questions directly.

 

[AndreG]

Quick reply

"Hello Andre,

Thanks for the note.

Regarding the statement that you have referenced, I was simply suggesting that one should not completely abandon outdoor conditioning methods (ex. interval training). Indoor alternatives are useful, but should not mean the end of all outdoor conditioning drills. For example, hill sprints and interval running still have a place (although are not always possible due to poor weather).

Ultimately, variety is the key, regardless of the modality.

Best of luck,
Ross"

 

[Henry Swanson]

Ross is da man.

 

[Mickey's]

Thats awesome how he still will answer your question quickly.

 

[STWACOACH**]

He is one of the few that does. Others take days or weeks.

 

[David Bolton]

He is one of the few that does. Others take days or weeks.

I never got an email back from Brooks Kubik.

Ross answers within 1 day every time.

 

[uzbekistanian]

he probably has a bunch of standard answers prepared

 

[STWACOACH**]

He doesn't do it like that. He is genuine. I rarely talk up another trainer and his programs. But Ross is very smart, and goes out of his way to help, and that's why so many people buy his stuff.

 

[Monger]

Ross is da man.

Agreed

 

[MikeMartial]

he probably has a bunch of standard answers prepared

You speak blasphemy.

I've had various conversations regarding flexibility and conditioning with Ross; what boggles my mind the most, though, is how he finds 36 hours in the 24 the rest of us mortals have.