Mixing up Cardio

HickeyNC · 03-14-2001, 05:05 AM

Hey all, Have a question for you. I have been working out with a friend in the mornings and he said that we should swap out what machines we use to do cardio. For the first week we used the stair master. So far this week we have used a different machine each morning, and I have noticed a huge difference in the workouts. He said that you body will adapt to and somewhat cheat if you use the same machine for a while. Therefore this will lessen the intensity you would normally get. I was a little skeptical at first, but after this week it seems like there is a huge difference in the intensity of the workouts. Just curious as to what you guys thought about this.

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**I Are Baboon** · 03-14-2001, 05:18 AM

Anytime you add variety to your workout, it's a good thing. I don't know if your body gets "used to" a cardio machine. If you start to master something, I would think that means you are improving. As long as you get your heart rate up and work up a good sweat, I don't think it makes too much of a difference how you do your cardio. Just my opinion.

crowman · 03-14-2001, 05:49 AM

Ya, I agree. Variety is always good. Personally though, I find that certain machines (especially the stairmaster) give me better work-outs than others, so I stick to the machines I like.

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Strider · 03-14-2001, 09:55 AM

Yeah I get bored easy so I love to switch around. This week I did 25 minutes on one of those mini trampolines. Good work you and boy do you ever feel disorientated when you get off it.

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**Prince** · 03-14-2001, 08:25 PM

I agree, except as far as cardio for me it just has to do with boredom, not getting a better work-out on a different machine.

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HickeyNC Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 251	Mixing up Cardio BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Hey all, Have a question for you. I have been working out with a friend in the mornings and he said that we should swap out what machines we use to do cardio. For the first week we used the stair master. So far this week we have used a different machine each morning, and I have noticed a huge difference in the workouts. He said that you body will adapt to and somewhat cheat if you use the same machine for a while. Therefore this will lessen the intensity you would normally get. I was a little skeptical at first, but after this week it seems like there is a huge difference in the intensity of the workouts. Just curious as to what you guys thought about this. ------------------ HickeyNC

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03-14-2001, 05:18 AM	#2
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 10,737 Photos: 10	Anytime you add variety to your workout, it's a good thing. I don't know if your body gets "used to" a cardio machine. If you start to master something, I would think that means you are improving. As long as you get your heart rate up and work up a good sweat, I don't think it makes too much of a difference how you do your cardio. Just my opinion.

03-14-2001, 05:49 AM	#3
crowman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: PA Posts: 211	Ya, I agree. Variety is always good. Personally though, I find that certain machines (especially the stairmaster) give me better work-outs than others, so I stick to the machines I like. ------------------ -Crowman MASS ABOVE ALL

03-14-2001, 09:55 AM	#4
Strider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 12	Yeah I get bored easy so I love to switch around. This week I did 25 minutes on one of those mini trampolines. Good work you and boy do you ever feel disorientated when you get off it. [This message has been edited by Strider (edited 03-14-2001).]

03-14-2001, 08:25 PM	#5
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,302 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	I agree, except as far as cardio for me it just has to do with boredom, not getting a better work-out on a different machine. ------------------ train hard!