Re: RideCamp: Slow vs. Fast Twitch

[Barbara Madill <madill@teleplex.net>]

At 08:31 PM 2/25/1999 EST, you wrote:
>Remember that extended higher intensity exercise (170 HRs) is where the
>cardiovascular conditioning comes in.
>
>ti
>
	I hear you... you and my son preach the same game (he runs for his own
cardiovascular development.  He DID ride one 100 mile ride and claimed
credit for two -- his FIRST and LAST) -- "No pain, no gain".

	I like the turtle approach -- a little effort done consistently ... At
least with humans this is proving to work -- i.e. 3 10 minute sessions = 1
30 minute session per recent studies.  Easier on the joints, too.

	Granted, I've never aspired to an equine sustained effort greater than 7-8
MPH, but have developed some super recovering horses.  This mare is the
most different from the others that I've trained, so I greatly appreciate
all of the input and hope that the discussion helps others!

Barbara


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