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I would say you should do a mix to stave off boredom. I just can't get into cardio like I can with resistance training. I have to switch things up to maintain interest.
I prefer the eliptical machine. At least 20-30 min at 65-70% Max Heart Rate immediately after lifting and before workout shake. 45 minutes on non-lifting days (three hours after last meal). NO HIIT or fancy stuff that I have to read books on to understand.
PirateFromHell said:
overall, a variety of activities gives you the best results. Your body will adapt and become efficient at minimizing the effort it takes to do whatever activity you're doing if you do it long enough...this is why you don't spend all day doing bicep curls...
you need variety to see improvements...actually, this applies not only to workouts, but to just about everything in life!
you need variety to see improvements...actually, this applies not only to workouts, but to just about everything in life!
i'm a jumprope junkie! burns crazy calories and is great for toning legs (or so i tell myself) 
load some michael jackson and britney spears 
techno remixes and i can jump all day long! 
load some michael jackson and britney spears techno remixes and i can jump all day long! 
Great for toning legs?
i used to hate cardio too.. but i tried out for my college soccer team ( while being out of shape as hell) and it got me so motivated to start running. i guess for people who hate it, you all just need a little motivation or maybe just more conditioning so that it it seems easier to run. for me being conditioned now, running to miles seems to be a breeze as where before when i hated cardio.. 1/4 mile seemed like running 40 miles across the Sierra desert.
i ussually like to start off my running days with a slightly moderate ab workout first then jump into a steady 2 mile run.. do a hard ab workout.. then jump back into a HITT style cardio.. it works really good for me.. im starting to notice results after about a month.
i ussually like to start off my running days with a slightly moderate ab workout first then jump into a steady 2 mile run.. do a hard ab workout.. then jump back into a HITT style cardio.. it works really good for me.. im starting to notice results after about a month.
i'd say cardio is best done on runing machine i dont do any now because i want to bulk up and my bf is ok as far as i know, but i used to run a 9 min mile on running machine every day before work out and that did we world of good
Neo
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Did cardio today but today was actually quite interesting.
First we did line slappers (run to everyline on the basketball court and run back, repeat till on the other side)
Then did sprints with 16lbs. medicine ball not on top of your head, but held over it
Sprints with 2x16lbs. medicine balls
good stuff, I still hate running but the feeling you get after a good workout/cardio session is priceless and nothing feels better.
First we did line slappers (run to everyline on the basketball court and run back, repeat till on the other side)
Then did sprints with 16lbs. medicine ball not on top of your head, but held over it
Sprints with 2x16lbs. medicine balls
good stuff, I still hate running but the feeling you get after a good workout/cardio session is priceless and nothing feels better.
Dante said:
is probably one of the worst things you can do
i know interval training is a better fat burner. but if you like to get outside and run first thing in the mourning(before breakfast) its not a bad way to lose fat. I've done it in the past and have gotten the results i was looking for.
well i know run 3 miles on wednesday when i dont have anything else to do that is enough cardio for me but ive got to cut it down from 27 mins to 20 mins if i can
Neo
Neo
Dante said:
running is fine. but running on pavement is horrible for your legs, hips and low back. running on a track or cross country is the ticket
Humping the wife and her friends, I find works best for me. Burms calories and you lose fluid in the right spot causing weight loss.
I did skipping for a cardio workout last week...felt like a kid again.
I get the best all around cardio workout by playing a non-stop back and forth basketball game. My basketball season ends in the next two weeks, so I will probably just do a light HIIT day tommorow, and then get on a full HIIT weekly thing after the season ends.
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stu21Ldn said:
It's actually better to do this because it better simulates running outside. If you're running on a flat treadmill it's like running slightly downhill, which is murder on your knees.
THe most effective cardio is a "Treadwall" (Climbing Simulator) or swimming with a chute. : 
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i prefer the kind of cardio that is simply staying active outdoors. Anything Fun, Active and keeps the heart rate pumping. 
* Hiking up hill. (gets one breathing!)
* Wave runner ride (tearing it up in water is a fun sport!
* Water skiing/ Snow skiing (good stuff!)
* Canoeing/ Kayaking (great upper body workout.)
* Riding a bike outdoors. (great lower body workout.)
* Roller blading (a good fun workout!)
Any Active Outdoor sport is A alright and can make for Great fun Cardio activity!
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* Hiking up hill. (gets one breathing!)
* Wave runner ride (tearing it up in water is a fun sport!
* Water skiing/ Snow skiing (good stuff!)
* Canoeing/ Kayaking (great upper body workout.)
* Riding a bike outdoors. (great lower body workout.)
* Roller blading (a good fun workout!)
Any Active Outdoor sport is A alright and can make for Great fun Cardio activity!
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let's kick it!
Stairmaster definately kicks my ass the most.
