What is the Best Shoe for GPP?

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What is the Best Shoe for GPP?

I doubt there is a "Best Shoe" for meeting the needs of GPP workouts.  At least, I haven't found one (yet).  Just when I think I have the perfect shoe for all the different types of workouts we do, it lets me down in one way, or another.  It brings me to the conclusion that, either I need to become less picky when selecting shoes for GPP workouts, or make sure I have several different shoes on hand (sometimes at the same workout) to serve my needs better.  Frankly, since the former doesn't suit me.  I am more likely to do (have done!) the latter.    

If there WAS a best shoe option for GPPeeps it would have the following qualities:​ ...

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Why Tabata Training?

Why Tabata training?  It's easy.  In THIS  landmark study from 1996 Tabata protocol (there were several tested.  It's where we get the :20s "on" :10s "off") was compared to "regular" training protocol.  

In the "regular" study, participants did 60 minutes per day on the stationary bike at a regulated %70 of their VO2 max.  This was (still is by most experts) considered the best intensity for increasing fitness.  After 6 weeks, they found:

-Anaerobic capacity did NOT CHANGE.
-VO2max (aerobic capacity)increased by 5 ml.kg-1.min-1.     

Using Tabata protocol (outlined above) for 4 min per day /5x per week for 6 weeks they found: 

-Anaerobic capicity increased by 28% (amazing incr by ANY protocol).
-VO2 max (aerobic capacity) increased by 7 ml.kg-1.min-1. 

The results have been so astounding, there are still "experts" in this industry that don't trust the numbers and won't use the protocol.  They figure there is "NO WAY" one could get those increases in just 4 min/day.  At GPP we have used "Tabatas" for years and years.  We have proven the protocol (as if we needed to) over and over.  

Results are astounding with "Tabatas."  Pour your heart and soul into them (if, and when able) to get the most benefit. 

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Why Not Hip Flexors?

Q: "Am I doing this workout wrong if I'm feeling it more in my hip flexors than in my abs?"  

A:  NOPE.  

Nothing wrong with working your hip flexors.  Your hip flexors (muscles of the deep lower back and upper thighs) might be the most underdeveloped muscles in your body.  This is likely so for many reasons.  

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