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Do Max Interval programs really work?

Do Max Interval programs really work? I’m about to find out!

You would think that a guy that just ran a marathon and a half (and the several hundred miles of training leading up to them) would be pretty lean, right? Yeah, not so much. It’s on my nerves a little, to tell you the truth. That’s why I am going to take the next 60 days to do something about it. The plan consists of optimal eating, per Dr. John
Berardi (Precision Nutrition), and Max Interval Training, courtesy of Beachbody Trainer Shaun Thompson’s Insanity program.

Interval training is one of the most common, highly effective ways to blast fat in a short period of time. The intervals usually consist of a specified period of time of high intensity work followed by the same or double the period of rest. For example, run one minute at a full sprint then slowly jog one minute. Repeat until you puke, or collapse on the ground, gasping for air. Therein lies the reason most people, outside of serious athletes, don’t do them. Most people, outside of serious athletes,won’t push themselves that hard. Although I don’t consider myself a serious athlete, I’m dead serious about burning the goo that is holding my abs captive. Shaun’s program is brutal. Seriously. It’s just ridiculous.

So, here’s the plan and perceived benefits: Eat right and pummel myself for 60 days. Take measurements & fat % at 2 week intervals. Post review and results after 60 days. Perceived benefits are: A: I get ripped B: my anaerobic threshold goes way up enabling me to suffer less at higher intensity C: Look more awesome (as if that’s possible) D: Be in the best shape of my life.

Be sure to watch for embarrassing data and humiliating confessions coming soon…

Got a better plan? I’d love to hear it! Leave a comment here or shoot me an email at gt@inadvertentathlete.com