Monday, September 21, 2009

30-10's

30-10’s are a timed based interval scheme in which you perform 30 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest.

Here are some reasons why timed based intervals are great:
  • Involves zero rep counting
  • Allows you to make each rep count, that is lift with proper form and muscle contraction - rather than just moving the weight to hit a certain number
  • Crank your heart rate: Increase heart rate = Greater Calories loss and Fat Burn.
  • Maximizes your time spent: Let’s say it’s your goal is to get to California. What would be of a higher value to you, driving (>40 hrs) or flying (4-6 hrs)? I think the obvious answer is flying. So if that is your mind set with travel, wouldn’t you want get more in less time spent at the gym?
This 10 second rest requires more blood flow to your muscles, carrying more nutrients, oxygen and energy to muscles while removing wastes thus allowing the potential for greater muscle hypertrophy (muscle building)

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