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?

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by 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?

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"

[Sonny]

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]

Originally Posted by STWACOACH

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]

Originally Posted by Sonny

Ross is da man.

Agreed