Ugh..overthinking ABB vs Intervals

Dobby · 01-18-11, 05:49 PM

Well, I got caught up in researching ABB (aerobic base building) last night after it was mentioned in another thread. Found an awesome VF thread from 2007 with lots of good information. Then I started doubting what I'm doing as I am just starting back after basically being a slug for a year and a half. I actually was awake a lot during the night worrying about this!

I am at a low fitness level right now, but have been back on track since Christmas.

My final conclusion is that altho ABB may be where I need to be working physically (to encourage fat burning), I am LOVING doing barre (which does not get me anaerobic) along with Karen Voight's Sleek Essentials/new workouts and Charlene Prickett high intensity/low impact workouts (where I do get anaerobic). I decided with my track record of, well, NO track record

that I would do better with something that is fun and that I am really looking forward to doing.

I also thought if I ranted here a small amount, I would not obsess tonight and get some sleep!

Pam

lreidgreen · 01-18-11, 05:58 PM

Dobby, I agree that you should do what you like if you are trying to establish a routine.
Could you please post a link to that thread about ABB? TIA.

Leslie

Kathryn · 01-18-11, 06:01 PM

I agree as well.
More important than type of exercise, especially when getting back into the habit, is consistency.

Dobby · 01-18-11, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lreidgreen

Dobby, I agree that you should do what you like if you are trying to establish a routine.
Could you please post a link to that thread about ABB? TIA.

Leslie

It was past my bedtime BUT I bookmarked it!

http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...+base+building

The posts, especially Soapmaker's explanations of the biochemical parts of it, were very informative (altho does divert to a pie discussion at one point, lol). I am always impressed with the knowledge on this forum.

Pam

lreidgreen · 01-18-11, 08:38 PM

Thanks Pam for the link. Interesting thread.

Leslie

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01-18-11, 05:49 PM
Dobby VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: N. Idaho	Ugh..overthinking ABB vs Intervals Well, I got caught up in researching ABB (aerobic base building) last night after it was mentioned in another thread. Found an awesome VF thread from 2007 with lots of good information. Then I started doubting what I'm doing as I am just starting back after basically being a slug for a year and a half. I actually was awake a lot during the night worrying about this! I am at a low fitness level right now, but have been back on track since Christmas. My final conclusion is that altho ABB may be where I need to be working physically (to encourage fat burning), I am LOVING doing barre (which does not get me anaerobic) along with Karen Voight's Sleek Essentials/new workouts and Charlene Prickett high intensity/low impact workouts (where I do get anaerobic). I decided with my track record of, well, NO track record that I would do better with something that is fun and that I am really looking forward to doing. I also thought if I ranted here a small amount, I would not obsess tonight and get some sleep! Pam

01-18-11, 05:58 PM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	Dobby, I agree that you should do what you like if you are trying to establish a routine. Could you please post a link to that thread about ABB? TIA. Leslie

01-18-11, 06:01 PM
Kathryn VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	I agree as well. More important than type of exercise, especially when getting back into the habit, is consistency. __________________ Kathryn ^. .^ > ^ < 2010 season speed-walking 5K PR: 35:47 2011 season race-walking 5K PR: 34:42

01-18-11, 08:38 PM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	Thanks Pam for the link. Interesting thread. Leslie