Post a response to this person\'s discussion board Turbulence Training: alternat
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Turbulence Training: alternates high-weight/low-rep strength training with high-intensity cardio
8-rep weight training sets alternated with 1-2 minute cardio sets
Time: 45 minutes max
Frequency: 3x/week
Pros:
There is a variety of options and training routines (body weight exercises, interval training, and weightlifting)
Helps achieve fat loss and maintain muscle mass
Only 3x/week, which makes it easy for people to fit into their schedule
Cons:
Focuses on overall fitness to drop weight instead of building muscle
High intensity is limited to people without medical problems (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic injuries, etc.)
As an athletic trainer, I would not recommend this method to athletes. I think athletes need to focus on either strength training or cardio in an exercise session instead of alternating back and forth between the two during one session. Athletes need detailed routines in order to reach their potential, especially at a collegiate level. For example, a football player may focus on deadlifts and squats to build strength while cross country runners may focus on pacing and distance with running. While strength and cardio are both important aspects, different athletes focus on each aspect differently depending on their goals.
Explanation / Answer
Concurrent cardio and strength training in atheletes lead to following unwanted effects,
Concurrent cardio and strength training by atheletes carry an increased risk of overtraining in addition to all their normal workouts and practices on their scheduled rest days. These rest days and recovery time are also equally important for optimal performance and health.
Therefore, it is not advisable to do concurrent cardio and strength training exercises.