Old Forum work to rest ratio for ballistics

[hardstyler]

Pavel mentions in S&S an ideal work to rest ratio of 1:1. Then there are a lot of people using a Tabata like scheme (20 sec reps, 10 sec rest repeated for 4 minutes). I would like to know more about the advantages or disadvantages of this ratios. Which one is better for which purpose?

 

[kylebuttress]

This article may help give a better understanding http://www.strongfirst.com/strongfirst-roadwork/

 

 

[Dave0317]

http://www.crossfit.com/journal/library/10_03_metab_cond.pdf

According to crossfit different intervals train different energy pathways.

Whatever that means.

 

[hardstyler]

Very interesting links - thank you!