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Old 11-27-2008, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mc View Post
Sorry sport,

but the point of my query is simply this. KJ says VO2max training (not training with kettlebells, but generically) 3x's a week.
based on his specification, that it is an effort to achieve 100% vo2max for the maneuver during the interval. Classically this is done on a cycle; kj is transferring it to a KB. He says that he can get a great flush of 100% in x sets in about 20mins which he says is "- optimal for VO2max stimulation" - and i'll take his word on that.

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MC...
as always you bring up some good questions. I am also curious about some of this protocol too. I do not have the DVD some much of this may be addressed there but...
1) If the prescribed training time is 20 minutes "optimal" I wonder why people are setting a benchmark of 80 sets (40 Minutes).
2) given all the back and forth about the instensities needed for increasing VO2Max, Im curious how many who routinely do this training closely monitor those intensities.
3) this is interval training. Nothing new in the concept there. It is no doubt hard work, but continued for #2 is there really a way to impliment this as VO2 increase training outside a lab where you have the necessary equipment monitor all gas exchanges, HR, etc??
4) Wonder for the general KBer in their garage... if any increase in VO2 max isnt simply from weightloss? I see many posts about 40 Minutes with a 24kg etc. Not bad if so, just not as scientificaly(sp) sexy.

Only 20 Minutes 3 times a week....That sounds so familiar..oh yeah, Bowflex, Total Gym, Butt-O-Matic
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