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“Myth 2 in the article: “High volume, steady-state cardio is the best way to lose fat and lean up”
 
I am a big advocate for high intensity interval training (HIIT). 
Thank god the fitness industry realizes that steady state cardio is not the only/best approach to lose fat…
 
If you do not properly supplement while doing steady state cardio you are at risk for burning your hard earned muscle.
 
 I prefer HIIT anyway.  Even though I have to kick ass doing it, it’s less boring and less time consuming!!!!!!! 
 
I hate boring steady state cardio; I have nothing to look forward to, no goal, no intense adrenalin feelings… BORING!!!
 
Obviously any cardio is better then none, however if you are looking for fast fat loss, I would recommend HIIT.. It helps speeds up metabolism (similar to weight training), less risk for losing muscle, burns more fat, and helps tone your legs specially sprinting..

So regarding lat work, does it make a difference whether you use wide grip pullups vs. chinups, or the grip you use on the pullups? If your lats are all one big muscle it shouldn’t matter the grip right?

For chin-ups (palms away from you), a wider grip works your lats better than a narrower grips, but for pull-ups, a wider grip isn’t as effective because it torques your elbows. If you can physically get into the position to complete a wide-grip pull-up, go for it.
 
I wouldn’t recommend it for people (like myself) who have had elbow issues or previous injuries simply because the angle isn’t the most comfortable.
 
In other words, if it hurts, don’t do it.

myth #3 is extremely important for Olympic lifting in particular. for us it’s so important to be fast because we are dealing with such heavy weights. yes you have to be incredibly strong to support those weights, but if you can’t get it up and into a stronger position fast enough you are not going to be very successful. it’s amazing seeing just how fast the best lifters in the world are and the speed with which the bar moves.

That’s exactly right llulko. HIIT not only decreases your chances of breaking down your muscles, it helps to build more!

All of these studies I pointed to in the article demonstrate the benefits of using HIIT vs. steady state cardio. Especially for weekend warriors who have limited time, saving time on your cardio means more time for work, family and friends and less time in the gym or on the track.

Good article!  I definately think short and intense is the way to go.  Look at the study in this article:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/66389/short_bursts_of_intense_exercise_as.ht-
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i cant agree w/ you more about H.I.I.T….
i recently did these workouts to lean out my legs and the fat melted off.. run one min fast and walk 30 seconds for 30-45 mins. it was amazing the change..
sometimes i feel now that steady state cardio wastes my time. although it is good to use to decondition myself from H.I.I.T so i respond again and again!