Programming Improv More is [sometimes] - just more!

[TedM]

Interesting article I was sent on this topic.
Twins - one did a 20 min workout, one 40 min: seemingly same results:

These twins did the same workout for 3 months — but 1 exercised for half as long each time. By the end, they saw almost exactly the same results.

Ross Turner exercised for twice as long as Hugo for 12 weeks, but his strength, physique, and overall fitness didn't improve more than his brother.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Boris Bachmann]

One subject does 4 x 14-16reps (20mins), another does 8 x 14-16 reps (40mins), 4 exercises, 4-5 sessions/week. Tested body composition, Push-Ups, Pull-Ups, VO2Max, BP 1RM, DL 1RM.

Interesting, but not surprising considering that they are twins, apparently not overly concerned about diet, and training goals were endurance-related. Also, when I think about this, I do the math and realize that to get 16 sets of 14-16 reps in 20 minutes done, I'm guessing they are almost certainly doing some kind of circuit, which is (in my humble opinion) great in small doses for strength training and accessory work, but terrible in large doses.

 

[Adachi]

One subject does 4 x 14-16reps (20mins), another does 8 x 14-16 reps (40mins), 4 exercises, 4-5 sessions/week. Tested body composition, Push-Ups, Pull-Ups, VO2Max, BP 1RM, DL 1RM.

Interesting, but not surprising considering that they are twins, apparently not overly concerned about diet, and training goals were endurance-related. Also, when I think about this, I do the math and realize that to get 16 sets of 14-16 reps in 20 minutes done, I'm guessing they are almost certainly doing some kind of circuit, which is (in my humble opinion) great in small doses for strength training and accessory work, but terrible in large doses.

so make them do it again - but heavy.

 

[Steve Freides]

One subject does 4 x 14-16reps (20mins), another does 8 x 14-16 reps

If one did 4 sets of 16 and the other did 4 sets of 8, that would be interesting if the sets of 8 person used a heavier weight. But we all know what that result would be ...

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