Cardio Time

[Mule]

What is the time range needed for cardio. And what frequency should it be done. (How many times a week)

 

[Arnold]

It really depends on your goals. In general, 20-30 minutes 3-4 times per week.

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got muscle?

 

[Large And In Charge]

I agree with that.

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If you build it they will come

 

[Mule]

Thats all, I can handle that at least 2 times a week. Ok then what equipment should I use. My goal is to get rid of this little pudge on my gut.

 

[Large And In Charge]

When it comes to any kind of cardio, all that matters is keeping your heart rate up for an extended period of time and doing it at the proper intensity level. It's pretty much personal choice when it comes to deciding what piece of equipment to use.

People ask me this question and I tell them, "The best piece of equipment is the one that you will use." So it doesn't matter if it's the bike, treadmill, stair climber, cross country skier, rower, running, etc. they all will do the same thing.

One tip though, cardio is boring, there's no getting around that because you are stuck on this machine for 20 to 30 minutes. But the one thing that gets me through it is music! Take a walkman or a portable CD player with you and listen to whatever kind of music you like when you're doing cardio. This distracts your mind so you are not thinking about the time you have left on the machine. As a result, this technique makes your cardio time go by much quicker!

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If you build it they will come

 

[Scotty the Body]

I know I'm gonna sound like a broken record but if your just looking to loose a little bit, good diet is what your gonna need, all the cardio in the world won't do it if your eating habits are bad.


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Just another day in the gutter

 

[Arnold]

yeah Scotty, you are a broken record!

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got muscle?

 

[Scotty the Body]

Originally posted by Prince:
yeah Scotty, you are a broken record!

HEY hey, uuhhh, your momma dresses you funny!!

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Just another day in the gutter

 

[Large And In Charge]

Originally posted by Scotty the Body:
I know I'm gonna sound like a broken record

Warning:

"This broken record was brought to you today by Scotty the Body. Any claims, demands, or whinning that Scotty the Body makes may not necessarily reflect the views of Xtreme-Forums. Extreme caution is advised!"


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If you build it they will come

 

[Bench_It]

"HEY hey, uuhhh, your momma dresses you funny!!"


He Scotty...can you get your mama to stop calling me. Tell her I don't want to help her shave her back!!

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Shut Up and LIFT!!

 

[HickeyNC]

Personally, when it comes to cardio, i feel like i get a better workout if i swich machines every day. It also keeps things from bening the same old thing every time.

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HickeyNC

You get what you put in.

 

[Scotty the Body]

YOU GUYS, your all just jellous cause the Oilers are gonna win the cup this year.

GO OILERS!!!

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Just another day in the gutter