l82start wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:23 pm
Mark Leavy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:10 pm
vnatale wrote: ↑Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:43 pm
It seems that free weights are actually a cardiovascular form of exercise in that that they also strengthen the heart. I believe I read this in Rippitoe's book.
Vinny
I'm a huge fan of Mark Rippetoe and have read his books and been to his seminars and bought his equipment, but...
I think he's stretching credibility with the "barbell's provide all the cardio you need schtick." I
do agree that you don't need
much cardio, and cardio trains up fast, but barbells aren't going to give it to you.
If I want to walk up hills without breathing hard, I have to walk up hills.
i am not familiar with his claims but from what i have read, strength training done properly to momentary muscle failure across the major muscle groups will produce equal or better cardiovascular results with far less strain/wear and tear and injury risk than any cardio exercise. For a good read on the science of strength training, try DR Doug Mcguff 's book "body by science"..
Many thanks for letting me know about this book!
As I initially responded I did quickly buy the book and it came shortly after. But I put as a first priority to finish ALL the library books I'd taken out of two libraries around mid-winter. If I kept reading any of my books I'd never finish them.
Earlier tonight I finally finished the final one and the Body by Science book was the first book of my own that I chose to read.
It was one of those books that only a few pages into it I knew that it was going to be a book of substance.
When I read that they preferred Nautilus machines for the exercises I was disappointed as my reaction was, "I'm not going anywhere to exercise....but I'll still read the rest of the book to see if I can get anything of value out of it."
However, I was thrilled beyond measure when it stated if it isn't possible to go to a commercial gym..."....consider purchasing a power rack and an Olympic barbell set and training at home."
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just what I already have at home. NOTHING to purchase.
Then I was again totally thrilled to see that "The Big Five" exercises to do using barbells were my basic four that I already do plus one that I do not! Only one new exercise to learn to do (Bent-Over Barbell Row) and it seemed fairly easy to learn.
I was so devouring this book that I quickly read over half of it.
You may have a convert!
To do all the necessary exercise in 12 minutes a week compared to the 8 to 9 hours I spent over three mornings would mean I'd have a lot more time to do other things.
Thanks again for the recommendation!
Vinny