Barbell Medicine Podcast Episode #358 :July 2025 Research Review (A New Twist On Supersets, CrossFit Injuries, and Too Much Cardio?)
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Jul 28, 2025 Discover the latest in strength training as experts tackle optimal rest periods and how to master supersets for better performance. Explore injury risks associated with CrossFit and the psychological factors at play, revealing a balanced perspective on this intense workout. Uncover the heart health implications of endurance exercise, including risks of cardiac fibrosis in athletes. The conversation emphasizes the need for tailoring fitness approaches while being mindful of both benefits and risks to ensure longevity in training.
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Rest Periods Affect Training Load
- Total training load combines intensity and volume to determine adaptations from strength training.
- Rest periods impact volume load, so balance rest to maximize workout efficiency and gains.
Optimize Rest With Supersets
- Alternate peripheral supersets maintain volume and force production like longer rest but save time.
- Use 3-5 minute rest for strength and 2-3 minutes for hypertrophy to balance intensity and workload.
Choose Fixed vs Dynamic Volume
- Use fixed volume workload programming when resources like sleep and nutrition are sufficient.
- Choose dynamic, autoregulated volume when life stress or training intensity is high for better adaptability.