Stuck

gabbierae

I want to focus on cardio a whole lot more, I do 4 days of cardio and then 1 day is dedicated to strength (Either a full body strength or just something I want to target that day). I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on high cardio exercises? I've done HIIT workouts, Zumba, the treadmill, elliptical- but does anyone follow a specific plan to keep them motivated as well?

TavistockToad

Sign up for a 10k race and then train for it

spiriteagle99

I agree, if you can run, training for specific races is very motivating. Or a distance bike ride, or Spartan race or tough mudder.

vdolmstead

You need not restrict yourself to 'running!" I've had a hip replacement so my orthopedist won't let me run, even if someone's chasing me. But I walk. I've done 5k, 10k, half and full marathons and training for them is intense cardio, with less stress on your limbs. Galloway has a great book on training for distance events. Hope this is some help?

canadianlbs

what's your 'stick'? motivation? physical limitations? time?

just curious. i'm not a runner or even terribly cardio-focused, but i thought that clarifying that might make it easier for people to see what specific factor you're wanting help with.

lovebig30

Spin classes I sweat way more than Zumba, the key is finding something you enjoy doing its easier to stick with
I couldn't do running all the time its just not what I enjoy.

DX2JX2

gabbierae wrote: »

I want to focus on cardio a whole lot more, I do 4 days of cardio and then 1 day is dedicated to strength (Either a full body strength or just something I want to target that day). I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on high cardio exercises? I've done HIIT workouts, Zumba, the treadmill, elliptical- but does anyone follow a specific plan to keep them motivated as well?

Find what you like and you won't need motivation. I enjoy running because I get to enjoy the outdoors and because I run in the early morning, I usually get to see the sunrise and enjoy cooler/lower humidity air.

To echo the above posts, training for something specific is a huge motivator. Though I enjoy running immensely, it was only training for my first race that gave me the motivation to move from 3 days a week to 6 and to add a long run day to my calendar. Now my long run day is my favorite day of the week. It's terribly relaxing.

busyPK

Most gym cardio equipment have different course workout you can choose to change it up (don't just hit the quick start button). For me, I enjoy group exercise classes (cycle/spin mostly). Or I jog on the treadmill for either speed or distance (training for a 10k now).

lovetolose17

Weigh yourself once a week. AT THE MOST.