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Can High Rep Lifting Replace Cardio For Lifters?

  • High Rep Lifting (HIIT lifting) and HIIT cycling both positively influence strength similarly.
  • HIIT cycling provides better aerobic conditioning improvements compared to HIIT lifting.
  • For strength athletes looking to improve cardiovascular fitness, HIIT cycling might be a more effective and safer option than high-rep squats and deadlifts.
  • HIIT cycling offers greater training program flexibility and likely poses a lower injury risk than high-rep, high-intensity lifting.
  • The study used real-world gym settings and measured changes in knee extension strength and predicted VO2max, though the accuracy of VO2max predictions could be questionable for strength athletes.
  • Future studies should use more controlled resistance training programs and more accurate measurements to better assess the effectiveness of different HIIT modalities.
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