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I've tried to search for this before, maybe my searching abilities are lacking.

I'm on the PPS and trying to introduce some cardio back into my workout during the off days. As far as mma goes, I've read that roadwork is better for building a gas tank than HIIT. On the other hand, I've read that long distance running also has a catabolic effect on the muscles leading me to worry that I'm going to suffer some setbacks in my strength training. Is there anything to be done to avoid this, maybe a particular type of PWO nutrition or a time limit that should not be exceeded?
 
Sorry, I was a bit skeptical. I'll look into it to see if the website has an answer to my question.
 
Also Id try PMing him, or emailing him. It may take a bit for him to respond, but his advice is what you need to listen to.
 
I think you'll be fine. Just go out and run.

Youre not going to shrivel into the body of an 8 year old boy just because you run twice a week.

The long distance runners are all skinny because they run large amounts of miles each week.
 
You shouldn't have to worry about losing your muscles if you run long distance, it's not like if you run for 30 minutes you're muscles will become slightly smaller. Besides, guys like Tyson and Fedor and Tito run around 5 miles a day- tons of athlets do those kinds of run.


So don't worry about that unless you're starving yourself or getting enough nutrients....




As for cardio, do everything.

Long distance, medium distance at a faster pace, and sprinting. You could mix them all up in the same workout or you can do one thing one day and another thing another day.
 
sharpcelery said:
I've tried to search for this before, maybe my searching abilities are lacking.

I'm on the PPS and trying to introduce some cardio back into my workout during the off days. As far as mma goes, I've read that roadwork is better for building a gas tank than HIIT. On the other hand, I've read that long distance running also has a catabolic effect on the muscles leading me to worry that I'm going to suffer some setbacks in my strength training. Is there anything to be done to avoid this, maybe a particular type of PWO nutrition or a time limit that should not be exceeded?
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First off, HIIT and LSD cardio are both essential, but one targets something different. You must do both if you really want to improve your gas.

Read up on Ross Enamait.

Yes running long and slow will make you lose muscle, but if you eat right and do strength training you should be fine, but not make as much gains.

Try sprints, tabatas, Ross/ Crossfit style workouts.

I heard BCAA's (branched chain amino acids) help with catabolism involved with running far. I'm no expert on it though. If you're running slow for more than 30 minutes it isn't really good, running long puts alot of stress on the knees, marathon runners are scrawny too.

Whoever told you that HIIT is lesss than LSD cardio is wrong. Look at an Olympic sprinter, and a marathon runner, and see which one looks in better shape.
 
grrthetree said:
I heard BCAA's (branched chain amino acids) help with your fears of losing strength with running far. I'm no expert on it though. .
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New added benefit. BCAAs help you overcome fear. Score!
 
As ignorant as I may be, I'd like to point out that when you say "which one looks in better shape" it comes across as an aesthetic concern rather than a functional one. Just saying.
 
To try to avoid coming off like an ass, here's a question grr:
When should I take the bcaas?
 
if i know i am going to have a longer, more grueling type training activity, i take bcaa's a little before then immediately after. for some reason, that combo makes me way less sore.
 
grrthetree said:
First off, HIIT and LSD cardio are both essential, but one targets something different. You must do both if you really want to improve your gas.

Read up on Ross Enamait.

Yes running long and slow will make you lose muscle, but if you eat right and do strength training you should be fine, but not make as much gains.

Try sprints, tabatas, Ross/ Crossfit style workouts.

I heard BCAA's (branched chain amino acids) help with catabolism involved with running far. I'm no expert on it though. If you're running slow for more than 30 minutes it isn't really good, running long puts alot of stress on the knees, marathon runners are scrawny too.

Whoever told you that HIIT is lesss than LSD cardio is wrong. Look at an Olympic sprinter, and a marathon runner, and see which one looks in better shape.
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Not being picky but looking in better shape and being in better shape are 2 different things

Yeah, fighters want to look like sprinters, but sprinters aren't built for prolonged bouts of activity. They are good at the bursts of energy and high level of anaerobic activity, but due to the nature of the sport they get decent amounts of rest.

It gets to be a pain in the arse but all 3, sprints, HIIT and LSD work should be used, it just depends on where on a training/fight prep cycle you are.

'making a explosive athlete fit is easier then getting a fit athlete explosive'
 
sharpcelery said:
I've tried to search for this before, maybe my searching abilities are lacking.

I'm on the PPS and trying to introduce some cardio back into my workout during the off days. As far as mma goes, I've read that roadwork is better for building a gas tank than HIIT. On the other hand, I've read that long distance running also has a catabolic effect on the muscles leading me to worry that I'm going to suffer some setbacks in my strength training. Is there anything to be done to avoid this, maybe a particular type of PWO nutrition or a time limit that should not be exceeded?
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It does have a catabolical effect thats why you up ur cals on running days
 
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