The Anterior Chain

[Charlie_Francis]

@rj24

After the speed session, during weights.

And I suggested lowering the volume of low intensity abs because I’m not sure that they don’t cause fatigue. I’m in the same boat regarding tempo.

I think that tempo does exact a toll on the body, but over time, its presence allows for a higher overall workload. Basically, tempo causes fatigue but it helps us to handle a higher load. Same goes for abs. Even low intensity abs require some regenerative resources, and when you add something to your program (like high intensity abs), volume from somewhere needs to be cut.

I also appreciate the article and I’m not trying to be a prick here (though I think I may be succeeding!). My point is, in a way, your point also. Something always has to go to make room for something else if you are already training maximally.
Where we differ is in where those cuts have to come from. You believe that you can cut from low intensity and add high intensity. I believe that any room for an additional element of high intensity must come from a cut in high intensity elsewhere, as these capacities are not interchangeable.