How Strenuous Exercise Affects Our Immune System

Re:How Strenuous Exercise Affects Our Immune System by beala on Friday May 04, 2018 @12:47PM (#16995996)

Ok, let's think about the energy equation. In order to do as much work with a one rep workout versus a standard 5x5 (five sets, five reps) workout, you'd need to be lifting 25 times more weight (one rep total vs 25 reps total). The problem is, your one rep max is not going to be 25 times your 5x5 max.

In any case, I don't think the premise underlying this makes sense. Resistance training is for triggering muscle growth, not burning calories. Perhaps there's some biological reason why a 1 rep workout is effective for you, but I don't think the PE equation helps here.

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Re:How Strenuous Exercise Affects Our Immune System by mkirklions on Friday May 04, 2018 @01:43PM (#16996534)

I agree that a 5x5 is more effective vs a 1 rep lift.

But the problem statement begins with- You need to finish the gym in less than 2 hours/week.

I like strength training, especially 3x5s.

My workout looks closer to a 5/3/1/5 pyramid due to warmup and trying to burn myself out on the last set.

I'm glad you mentioned this, I'll play with the math this weekend and try to find a point of diminishing returns.

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