GottaMakeIt
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So recently I started doing high intensity interval training (HIIT) and it appears I am reaping some positive rewards. First things first, for those who do not know, the workout is simply this: do something vigorously, then rest for a short amount of time and then repeat. The version of HIIT i decided to go for is: 30 seconds I sprint as fast as possible then go for 45 seconds active rest (running very slowly but you must not stop and rest). I repeat this for a total of 4 times, then proceed for 5 minutes light running and then repeat the whole thing. When I get in better shape I will make sure increase the workload.
This is a very tough workout and the point is really to push yourself to the limit in each of these 30 seconds intervals, without thinking of the incoming 30-seconds intervals. If you want to know more about this type of workout, just google HIIT. Basically, you give your very best in each set and you ride your capabilities to the edge of the abyss. When you complete the workout, you feel both like crap and content for completing a tough workout.
I noticed my morning erections are becoming stronger although they are still not there (I have PIED and PIED is probably my last step in the entire recovery). This is important because I have been lifting and doing steady state 10k running sessions (3 running sessions and three lifting sessions a week) with not much success in curing PIED.
But within a week of HIIT, things are already starting to get better. If you are not convinced, read the link below. You will (among other things) notice author mentions increase in GABA, which according to YBOP goes really low during the reboot and is one of the culprits of flatline crappy feelings.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160225101241.htm
So I will continue doing HIIT and will write back here regarding my progress.
One more thing - since working out vigorously helps increase dopamine (this was said in another article), what would happen if I stop working out? Would my dopamine levels decrease or will they remain based on recent activity, assuming no relapse, PMO, etc?
This is a very tough workout and the point is really to push yourself to the limit in each of these 30 seconds intervals, without thinking of the incoming 30-seconds intervals. If you want to know more about this type of workout, just google HIIT. Basically, you give your very best in each set and you ride your capabilities to the edge of the abyss. When you complete the workout, you feel both like crap and content for completing a tough workout.
I noticed my morning erections are becoming stronger although they are still not there (I have PIED and PIED is probably my last step in the entire recovery). This is important because I have been lifting and doing steady state 10k running sessions (3 running sessions and three lifting sessions a week) with not much success in curing PIED.
But within a week of HIIT, things are already starting to get better. If you are not convinced, read the link below. You will (among other things) notice author mentions increase in GABA, which according to YBOP goes really low during the reboot and is one of the culprits of flatline crappy feelings.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160225101241.htm
So I will continue doing HIIT and will write back here regarding my progress.
One more thing - since working out vigorously helps increase dopamine (this was said in another article), what would happen if I stop working out? Would my dopamine levels decrease or will they remain based on recent activity, assuming no relapse, PMO, etc?