When it comes to cardio you should never restrict yourself to one machine or a specific duration. Mixing it up is not only great for your body, but it’s great for your mind. If you are looking for some variety to spice up your cardio program, check out this video from Craig Ballantyne, the creator of the Turbulence Training Program…

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As I mentioned in a previous post, Craig and I don’t always see eye to eye on certain topics. I’ve become used to hearing him say, “long and boring cardio”, and although I can’t stand that phrase, I appreciate where he’s coming from.

I personally love long cardio sessions whether it be jogging, biking, walking, hiking, rowing, or whatever form of activity I choose. But I also have experienced first hand just how powerful the shorter and more intense cardio sessions are for burning fat.

That’s why I incorporate both long duration and interval training into my workout program. I understand that Craig’s philosophies and training regime is designed to appeal to the incredibly busy person who doesn’t have time for long bouts of cardio.

My stance has and always will be, MAKE THE TIME!

I’ve tried doing just interval training and I’ve tried doing just HIIT. They work well, but are never as effective as when I include long duration cardio into my program.

Lets face it we’re all different. From Craig’s experience he has found interval training to be the most effective at burning fat for himself and his clients. That’s why it’s so important to try different programs and give them 100% of your effort to see how your body reacts to them.

Try the cardio workout above and share how it felt to you. What form of cardio do you enjoy best? Do you mix it up and incorporate both HIIT and long duration cardio into your program?

I’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

Empower Your Mind… And Your Body Will Follow!

Scott Tousignant