2 hour cardio ?
ebyla85
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Does anyone else some days do more cardio than other days ? And if so why ?
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No. :noway:0
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I run 3-4 days a week, other days I do nothing. Each one of those running days varies in distance/duration/etc. One long run day per week (6-10 miles) and the others are 3-5 with intervals.0
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Depends on the cardio
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I do because I am using a self structured training program designed to increase aerobic capacity for long distance endurance running.
If it wasn't for that I would do much less and probably have less variety.0 -
I cycle long distance so my training reflects that. Two 4 hour rides this Easter weekend as I'm training for a 205km event.
My typical weekly routine is 3 days one hour strength training, 2 days one hour cardio sessions (mostly bike related but not exclusively) to fit in my lunch break, 1 long ride at the weekend.
What is your reason for wanting to do 2 hours of cardio?0 -
Probaly a dumb question but hey I needed to ask I see people who stay on those cardio machines 2 hours plus lol0
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LMFAO...what hippie does cardio for that long? That's a waste of time and wouldn't it bore the hell out of you on a treadmill or elliptical machine??? Do resistance training along with low-moderate intensity cardio on certain days....simple. It will lead to slow but steady weight loss. No need to do excessive cardio if you're trying to lose weight...it's stupid and pointless and bad for your health actually.0
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2+ plus? Sure, for endurance training. Once a week for a marathon, twice a week for an ultra.
2+ hours On a machine? Hell 2 da naw.0 -
outside walking sure...inside on a treadmill nope.0
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Probaly a dumb question but hey I needed to ask I see people who stay on those cardio machines 2 hours plus lol
I've done two hour plus runs on the treadmill or on my bike trainer. It's not ideal, but if it's the dead of winter and everything is covered in ice, it's the best option to keep myself in shape. I was going to watch Netflix anyway, might as well also run 12 miles.
Especially with big races early in the season.
I wouldn't do it if I wasn't training for something though.
When it's nice out, I'll happily do a three hour run or 4 hour bike outside.0 -
BlackScorpio91 wrote: »LMFAO...what hippie does cardio for that long? That's a waste of time and wouldn't it bore the hell out of you? Do resistance training along with low-moderate intensity cardio on certain days....simple. It will lead to slow but steady weight loss. No need to do excessive cardio if you're trying to lose weight...it's stupid and pointless and bad for your health actually.
Cardio doesn't always mean using a cardio machine in a gym. Have you ever gone mountain biking, played paintball, rode a dirtbike? I would never call that boring and they're all intense cardio workouts that can easily last all day.0 -
Probaly a dumb question but hey I needed to ask I see people who stay on those cardio machines 2 hours plus lol
I've done two hour plus runs on the treadmill or on my bike trainer. It's not ideal, but if it's the dead of winter and everything is covered in ice, it's the best option to keep myself in shape. I was going to watch Netflix anyway, might as well also run 12 miles.
Especially with big races early in the season.
I wouldn't do it if I wasn't training for something though.
When it's nice out, I'll happily do a three hour run or 4 hour bike outside.
Riding/running on snow and ice are the best! Just get studded tires or those cleats for your running shoes. BOOM, instant grip!0 -
Yes. But the duration depends on the intensity. For example, I'll train very hard aerobically/anaerobically for 30 min, then my kickboxing class will start and have 1.5 hours of that. OK, the KB is intermittent with its intensity, and varies each session (so not 'true' long, slow, continuous aerobic work) but overall its 2 hours of cardio. The pool of sweat I leave after the session confirms this :-)
Well done to sijomial, 2x4 hour rides sound great/hardcore! Good luck in your future event.0 -
Not regularly. For training for an endurance event, sure. But even then it's only once/week. The other days are shorter. Exception might be cycling...I'm not a biker, so I just don't know.0
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Not for workout purposes. I've done cardio-type activities for long periods, though, but it's usually for non-exercise reasons (walking around town or hiking) or for specific task conditioning (ruck-marching).
When it comes to exercise, I'm pretty much at or below 30 minutes.
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My training plan requires prior to 2 weeks before race day I do a long run outside that usually last more than 2 plus hours.
But what puzzled me most about your comment was how do you know people are on particular machine for 2 hours. What do you do in gym for 2 hours? Observing people?0 -
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chivalryder wrote: »BlackScorpio91 wrote: »LMFAO...what hippie does cardio for that long? That's a waste of time and wouldn't it bore the hell out of you? Do resistance training along with low-moderate intensity cardio on certain days....simple. It will lead to slow but steady weight loss. No need to do excessive cardio if you're trying to lose weight...it's stupid and pointless and bad for your health actually.
Cardio doesn't always mean using a cardio machine in a gym. Have you ever gone mountain biking, played paintball, rode a dirtbike? I would never call that boring and they're all intense cardio workouts that can easily last all day.
Well it seemed to me like she meant on a treadmill....I know cardio includes other activities but I have a feeling she meant the machines.0 -
emily_stew wrote: »BlackScorpio91 wrote: »LMFAO...what hippie does cardio for that long? That's a waste of time and wouldn't it bore the hell out of you? Do resistance training along with low-moderate intensity cardio on certain days....simple. It will lead to slow but steady weight loss. No need to do excessive cardio if you're trying to lose weight...it's stupid and pointless and bad for your health actually.
Why do you care how I use it??? o.o lol0 -
BlackScorpio91 wrote: »LMFAO...what hippie does cardio for that long? That's a waste of time and wouldn't it bore the hell out of you? Do resistance training along with low-moderate intensity cardio on certain days....simple. It will lead to slow but steady weight loss. No need to do excessive cardio if you're trying to lose weight...it's stupid and pointless and bad for your health actually.
I enjoy running I love my long distance runs call it me time (meditation time) or what ever. Why would you bash some one who is doing what they enjoy and it is working for them. Granted I would benefit more if I incorporated some form of resistance training with my hippie runs, yes. By the way early on they said weight training was bad for you also, along with fat, along with carbs, what else have they said were bad oh yea eggs too much cholesterol. There are plenty of people who dedicate training to long distance running.
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Probaly a dumb question but hey I needed to ask I see people who stay on those cardio machines 2 hours plus lol
I'm not sure why anyone would do this outside of some specific training goals...i.e. they're training for an endurance event of some kind...and most people training for an event are going to go out of their way to train in an environment similar to that of the event (i.e. not on a machine indoors).
Most people who train for this type of purpose also know how to properly fuel that activity for recovery and performance gains...people just jumping on an elliptical or something for 2 hours probably don't know much about much and may in fact have what is known as exercise bulimia.
I regularly have rides that go 2 hours plus, but I also regularly participate in endurance cycling events...and I eat.0 -
BlackScorpio91 wrote: »LMFAO...what hippie does cardio for that long? That's a waste of time and wouldn't it bore the hell out of you on a treadmill or elliptical machine??? Do resistance training along with low-moderate intensity cardio on certain days....simple. It will lead to slow but steady weight loss. No need to do excessive cardio if you're trying to lose weight...it's stupid and pointless and bad for your health actually.
This Hippie does.
Do you see at any point .... at absolutely any point OP referring to word "weight loss" in their post.
Heck we are not even in Weight Loss section.0 -
I cycle long distance so my training reflects that. Two 4 hour rides this Easter weekend as I'm training for a 205km event.
My typical weekly routine is 3 days one hour strength training, 2 days one hour cardio sessions (mostly bike related but not exclusively) to fit in my lunch break, 1 long ride at the weekend.
What is your reason for wanting to do 2 hours of cardio?
I don't lol I was just curious . I hate cardio but I was wondering why people would do so much maybe they learned to love it or already loved it . Maybe I could learn to love it so much lol0 -
Yes but only because I have a half marathon coming up. Never on a machine though because that's boring.0
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Lol iAllonsYtotheTardis wrote: »
have no idea *shrugs* maybe they love the machine ? Or in a serious competition ?0 -
BlackScorpio91 wrote: »LMFAO...what hippie does cardio for that long? That's a waste of time and wouldn't it bore the hell out of you? Do resistance training along with low-moderate intensity cardio on certain days....simple. It will lead to slow but steady weight loss. No need to do excessive cardio if you're trying to lose weight...it's stupid and pointless and bad for your health actually.
I enjoy running I love my long distance runs call it me time (meditation time) or what ever. Why would you bash some one who is doing what they enjoy and it is working for them. Granted I would benefit more if I incorporated some form of resistance training with my hippie runs, yes. By the way early on they said weight training was bad for you also, along with fat, along with carbs, what else have they said were bad oh yea eggs too much cholesterol. There are plenty of people who dedicate training to long distance running.
Well I'm not a marathon runner so I wouldn't know that. And I'm just saying...if you're on a MACHINE...it's a waste of time and stupid. Just wanting to let that out as to this day, people still believe that. If you're just running down a trail...that's fine but like I said...I'm not a marathon runner. My goal is to preserve muscle and lose fat while on a moderate deficit.0 -
TrueBlackScorpio91 wrote: »LMFAO...what hippie does cardio for that long? That's a waste of time and wouldn't it bore the hell out of you? Do resistance training along with low-moderate intensity cardio on certain days....simple. It will lead to slow but steady weight loss. No need to do excessive cardio if you're trying to lose weight...it's stupid and pointless and bad for your health actually.
I enjoy running I love my long distance runs call it me time (meditation time) or what ever. Why would you bash some one who is doing what they enjoy and it is working for them. Granted I would benefit more if I incorporated some form of resistance training with my hippie runs, yes. By the way early on they said weight training was bad for you also, along with fat, along with carbs, what else have they said were bad oh yea eggs too much cholesterol. There are plenty of people who dedicate training to long distance running.
everyone has their reasons why . I just thought I'd ask.
Curious George here <<<0
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