The Beep Test and Fat Loss Article

[tallulahangie]

Take a look at this article. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.nutritionwarehouse.com.au/Th ... r-556.html

[Darwinstef]

Have done the beep test quite a few times and to be honest I really enjoy it, bloody good workout and as the article says its a go till you drop type deal.

I have no doubt as a cardio workout it would be hard to beat for intensity.

[two_phat]

Beep test is a pretty standard measure of an athletes fitness levels.

The article seems to be logical and makes a couple of good points.

What exactly are you wanting feedback about though? The beep test or effective fat loss techniques?

[tallulahangie]

I would like to know if the Beep Test Method could be used as an effective way to burn fat.

[two_phat]

The beep test 'method' is essentially saying that higher intensity workouts burn more fat. There is significant evidence to support this. I suggest you have a look on this site, or others, about HIIT.

However, the beep test itself wouldn't be that great for losing fat. Its not long enough and the although it does, at some point in the test, require people to work at a high intensity, the length of time where people are working at this higher intensity doesn't seem to be long enough. Its a fitness test and assessment tool - not to be used as a way of acheiving anything other than a gauge on your fitness.