Super sets

[fredabear]

Just had a new programme devised at the gym involving lots of interval cardio and super sets for abs/legs. Its seems to be working - I'm certainly feeling the pain - but why/how does it work better doing it this way than a more traditional way?

[LordEmsworth]

Most of my programmes are super set-based. Because there's no rest, they're quicker to do, and that keeps your heart rate up, so boosts your metabolism; psychologically, you don't get bored and tempted to stop before you finish than if you're doing "normal" sets.

Some combinations also mean that you balance or enhance your workout - so e.g. a longer core exercise like plank plus plyometric like box jumps - the first is long and slow, second is fast and sharp, so they work your body in different but complementary ways.

[fredabear]

Thanks Lord that makes sense, switching legs to abs to legs to abs without a break is keeping me going without complete agony in one body part, I'm quite enjoying it!