bloomingfx t1_ixnqhxu wrote on November 24, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Reply to comment by Lioness- in [Image] Consistency Vs. Intensity by sylsau

Yup, for sure. Both are important in their own ways. One example that just crossed my mind is: HIIT > intensity Showing up to workout daily > consistency

bruin4life01 t1_ixnsyqv wrote on November 24, 2022 at 9:41 PM

HIIT has been shown to be worse for overweight/obese… more risk of injury and burn out. Low intensity is better for them.

bloomingfx t1_ixnt6ct wrote on November 24, 2022 at 9:43 PM

You’re right. Didn’t think of that.

goldenleash t1_ixof5rp wrote on November 25, 2022 at 12:50 AM

thank you for this. I'm obese and I've been telling myself that "nope, don't go to the intermediate workout plan right away. you know that you'll get burnout on exercise if you do that. give yourself some time and complete the beginner plan. 5-10 mins > nothing. don't be so hard on yourself."

ANakedSkywalker t1_ixom6yh wrote on November 25, 2022 at 1:54 AM

Any sources for that? Seems like group training, developing a community, creating friends in classes is fantastic for consistency

karnefalos t1_ixpevhp wrote on November 25, 2022 at 6:42 AM

Okay i might be lost but what does HIIT got to do with any of those things? Surely doing intervals has nothing to do with building a community.

navybluemanga t1_ixooavq wrote on November 25, 2022 at 2:13 AM

Also when doing deep work, intensity of focus in a fixed time (2 hours) is exponentially better than passive diffused focus over 6+ hours. Intensity of focus with no distractions is key to a lot of success. I read this some years ago when Deep Work by Cal Newport came out.