For the lifters out there!
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I do cardio.
Walk almost daily, try to incorporate yoga, I cycle, hike, ski, run (sorta).
I like it. So I do it.0 -
Eat right to look good in clothes.
Lift weights to look good naked.
Cardio to do both of those as long as possible.0 -
I enjoy cardio so I do it regularly. Not a ton at a time--usually 2-3 mile runs, 30 minute walks, or short (10 minute) conditioning workouts.0
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sleevedjaimi wrote: »Does anyone still have a large amount of weight to lose and still lifting? I would guess I should be doing cardio as well as lifting. Have about 60 more lbs to my goal weight.
I started lifting half way through my weight loss and did walking the whole time I lost weight and now maintaining. I lost 121 pounds.0 -
arditarose wrote: »It's gotten to the point where I THINK I'll do some cardio, sit down on a stationary bike, pedal lightly, and have difficulty making it 5 minutes. The only reason I pushed myself to finish 5 the other day was because there was someone next to me and I felt self conscious finishing after 2 minutes.
This SO me. Only it's the elliptical for me. There's always someone next to me that has been on it for an hour and I feel like I have to get in at least 5 of the 20 minutes I set it for. I hate cardio.
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I do running, biking, swimming, etc but I enjoy it, and I find I feel better when I do some of both (lifting and cardio) rather than concentrate on only one.
As to whether it's necessary, that depends on what you mean... necessary for what?0 -
sleevedjaimi wrote: »Does anyone still have a large amount of weight to lose and still lifting? I would guess I should be doing cardio as well as lifting. Have about 60 more lbs to my goal weight.
I started lifting half way through my weight loss and did walking the whole time I lost weight and now maintaining. I lost 121 pounds.
Thanks! I am going to keep walking...I feel comfortable with that balance.0 -
wolfsbayne wrote: »arditarose wrote: »It's gotten to the point where I THINK I'll do some cardio, sit down on a stationary bike, pedal lightly, and have difficulty making it 5 minutes. The only reason I pushed myself to finish 5 the other day was because there was someone next to me and I felt self conscious finishing after 2 minutes.
This SO me. Only it's the elliptical for me. There's always someone next to me that has been on it for an hour and I feel like I have to get in at least 5 of the 20 minutes I set it for. I hate cardio.
I hear you. One time I was eating hard candies while on the step mill. Lasted 5 minutes before I was like...what am I doing even?0 -
I do cardio. I try to get at least two runs in a week. Usually only about 3 miles. I do it because I like it, though. It's certainly not going to do more for my body than lifting will as far as "toning" goes. Its not possible for most people to build muscle while eating at a deficit. Doing cardio regularly will give you a higher calorie allowance so if you want to eat more, its a plus.0
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I swim 1 or 2 days a week because I can't help it. I walk/jog with the dog 6-8 miles a week because she deserves it and it's a good workout when I can't lift, but otherwise I'm lifting.
Cardio is good for heart and lung health and since I'm old I care about that now too.......0 -
I do a little cardio after my strength training session - 15 minutes of elliptical, stepper or incline walking. I do a couple of circuit classes a week that I consider my 'cardio'. I am also training for a 10k (but haven't actually run for a couple of weeks -oops!)0
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wolfsbayne wrote: »arditarose wrote: »It's gotten to the point where I THINK I'll do some cardio, sit down on a stationary bike, pedal lightly, and have difficulty making it 5 minutes. The only reason I pushed myself to finish 5 the other day was because there was someone next to me and I felt self conscious finishing after 2 minutes.
This SO me. Only it's the elliptical for me. There's always someone next to me that has been on it for an hour and I feel like I have to get in at least 5 of the 20 minutes I set it for. I hate cardio.
I hate the elliptical.
I'd rather 20 minutes on the stairmaster than 5 on the elliptical.0 -
I lift and I cycle. as a matter of general fitness, I generally recommend some cardio work as well as resistance work.0
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I do cardio when I'm told to do cardio. Or "light aerobic conditioning" as it normally shows up on my programs.
Fortunately it isn't frequently that it shows up.0 -
I run 2-3 miles, 1-2x a week, literally just because Zombieland told me to.0
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I really don't LIKE doing cardio. But I go through phases of running- where I'm like - I'm cutting- I like chocolate- I should run- and I start running.
So like right now- I'm running- aim for anywhere between 5-10 miles a week- my longest runs are never more than 5ish.
Just depends on what you're needs and wants are.0 -
asflatasapancake wrote: »
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you should do cardio for your health. Some of the biggest dudes i know are strong but have not stamina. Zombie food as they say.0
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I do cardio, but short (30 min. or so) intense sessions 3 - 4 days per week only because I like feeling physically tired at the end of the day. It makes me sleep better.
However, I prefer lifting and not having breaks between sets. I alternate leg exercises and arm exercises, so my arm exercises are a bit of a break, but I'm still lifting and it keeps my heart rate up the entire workout.0 -
HIIT cardio and skipping. You don't have to do it, but cardio has cardiovascular and endurance benefits. Especially in the case of being able to lift for longer periods of time. And there's definitely nothing wrong with improved circulation.0
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