Benefits of long duration, low intensity vs. short duration, high intensity exercise

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Long Duration, Low Intensity Exercise

Defined:

Going for long runs or walks, time spent on treadmills, bikes, rollerblades , gym classes – and all exercise where we spend a lot of time doing (think 30 – 60 minutes) not challenging our body the whole time and not breathing heavily.

Positives:

  • Helps your cardiovascular system – heart, blood vessels and lungs
  • Creates circulation into your brain
  • Good for blood pressure and cholesterol
  • There are several benefits to long duration, low intensity

Negatives:

  • Gets your hormones working against you
  • Cortisol levels go up because it causes long standing stress on your body and body stores more fat and breaks down more muscle
  • Your appetite is stimulated
  • Recover slower from exercise

Short Duration, High Intensity Exercise

Defined:

Also defined as “Surge” or “Burst” Training or interval training. Performing a short surge in exercise, followed by a period of rest – then repeating.

Positives:

  • Hormones work in your favor
  • Your body continues to burn fat and build muscle long after your workout
  • Pushing your body to its maximum ability, not beyond it
  • Testosterone and growth hormone increase
  • Endorphin boost (fights depression and anxiety)

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Adam  says:
18 months ago

Too vague, more scientific research is needed to back up this information

Anna  says:
7 months ago

i agree with Adam

Paul  says:
5 months ago

Low intensity does NOT burn muscle tissue, total asshole who wrote this.

Matt  says:
2 months ago

Low intensity does burn muscle tissue if you do not have proper blood glucose or glycogen (sugar)stores. A process called gluconeogenesis

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