Peak 8 Demonstration (Part 2 of 2)

http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2010/07/27/the-growing-promi... Mercola.com founder, Dr. Joseph Mercola demonstrates the Peak 8 workout, with the aid of fitness expert, Phil Campbell. (Part 2 of 2)

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[robran53]

I've been doing 45-50 minutes cardio 5 times a week for several years and have noticed that it's become ineffective in helping me lose the extra weight that I have gained in the last couple of years. I just tried this workout today and feel wonderful. My question is can I do this type of training as often a sI was doing the aerobic workout, 5 or 6 times per week? Or is twice a week the upper limit?

[mercola]

@robran53 If you are doing it properly and MEASURING your heart rate with monitor to 220 minus your age then twice a week is the max

[TSMPimpDaddyPain]

Hello again Dr. Mercola, I know you've said that Peak 8 exercises should be the only thing done on that particular exercise day.

Just wondering if a brief core workout before a Peak 8 would be detrimental or counterproductive? Either same session or different part of the day?

The only reason I ask is because sometimes I have a little trouble fitting all the strength training, core, flexibility, and aerobics into the other 5 or 6 days , when 2 days out of 7 or 8 is just peak 8. Thanks

[mercola]

@TSMPimpDaddyPain If you have energy and are not fatigued then it is probably OK. Just need to be careful about recovery which is every bit as important as workout

[ctorre5]

How should I start off I will be doing this tomm.

[mercola]

@ctorre5 It is easier to do and for me particularly since I have been a runner for over 43 years

[thallious9876]

dr mercola is a beast!! great shape

[GloryAtWill]

It's crazy hes only 56! Like, woah. People are capable of much more then what is normally accepted, screw the norm! We need more intelligent programs for people to use, then we will unlock the human potential. I think PEAK8 represents that kind of thinking, holistic and all for the most we can do in the least amount of time, this... this is a lot like our future!

[cageybee777]

164 was max heart rate :) and he hit 166

[MichaelnChristine]

@deadwillwalk77 Vegan is not good for your health.  Do this and get on a diet that's actually healthy!!!

[projman65]

I started going to the gym 6 days a week about six month ago, doing old fashioned cardio for 40 to 45 minutes every time. I lost a few pounds the first 3 months, but the following 2 months, I was only losing 0.5 to 1.0 pound per week. I saw this video and I decided to try it. I started doing the peak 8 3-times a week about a month ago. The other 3 days I would do resistance training. Amazing. It's like a switch got turned on. I lost 10 pounds this month. Thanks Dr. Mercola

[seinfeld11123]

ok so final report a month ago I was struggling to loose last few kg's. I am now down to 75kg, and 14% body fat . Thanks Dr mercola, I posted a link to my photos on your facebook wall