Cardio in a time of COVID.

RainRedfield
RainRedfield Posts: 597 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Just like many others, my gym has shuttered its doors to help stave the spread of COVID-19.
I've been walking/jogging virtually every day for the last six months.
It's SNOWING/RAINING and FREEZING cold here.

Does anyone have a good cardio alternative they can suggest for me to do indoors until the Spring actually Springs and the weather warms up a bit?

Much love and thanks. Stay safe and healthy.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    Actually FREEZING is good because you have to use more energy to keep the body warm. When I lived in VA, I just bundled up and bought clothes that were rain resistant. Buckle up. Just do it outside.

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  • RainRedfield
    RainRedfield Posts: 597 Member
    Guess I'll dig out some gloves and go for it.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    How cold is it? I live in Minneapolis, MN and this time of year a hat, gloves, and keeping my body covered with a fleecy pullover and some tights does me pretty good. I usually feel cold for the first half mile to mile or so, but after the warm-up I'm good.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Leslie Sansome walk start home or other aerobic video. Dont let the name fool you, you can get quite a vigorous workout.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Yeah, just dress for it and get out there.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I do workout videos every day...
  • VioletRojo
    VioletRojo Posts: 597 Member
    Bundle up in layers and get outside.

  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    Go online and look on youtube for "cardio workouts". If you have space to do them, they can be helpful.I've been doing workouts in our cold, dirty garage, but it doesn't take long to get warmed up.
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    the peloton app is AMAZING - all types of cardio, running, walking, HIIT, yoga
  • littlegreenparrot1
    littlegreenparrot1 Posts: 702 Member
    I've been clearing out the conservatory today and found the skipping rope, it's been years so I reckon that'll do it.

    I'll try for 2 mins in the morning, get fed up at tripping over it then go for a run 😆
  • RainRedfield
    RainRedfield Posts: 597 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    How cold is it? I live in Minneapolis, MN and this time of year a hat, gloves, and keeping my body covered with a fleecy pullover and some tights does me pretty good. I usually feel cold for the first half mile to mile or so, but after the warm-up I'm good.

    It's been between 30 and 42 at the times I can walk.
  • Tausi
    Tausi Posts: 35 Member
    Skipping!
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    RainRedfield wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    How cold is it? I live in Minneapolis, MN and this time of year a hat, gloves, and keeping my body covered with a fleecy pullover and some tights does me pretty good. I usually feel cold for the first half mile to mile or so, but after the warm-up I'm good.

    It's been between 30 and 42 at the times I can walk.

    It's about that temperature here right now. I am pretty cold-natured and I'm good as long as I've covered up my ears, have a double-layer on top, and have some gloves on. Some people do a quick warm-up inside before heading out (think a couple minutes of jumping jacks, side hops, etc) before they head out and report that helps.
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    Jumping rope is awesome but check out the local smaller gyms in your area. Quite a few of mine are posting free workouts via their social media and YouTube. Peloton is offering free 90 days as well.
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Leslie Sansome walk start home or other aerobic video. Dont let the name fool you, you can get quite a vigorous workout.

    I like the simplicity of her workouts. I also find that she includes a lot of lateral movement which has helped better support my running. Sometimes I’ll do one of her 15 minute videos as a warm up before a run. If really helps.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    RainRedfield wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    How cold is it? I live in Minneapolis, MN and this time of year a hat, gloves, and keeping my body covered with a fleecy pullover and some tights does me pretty good. I usually feel cold for the first half mile to mile or so, but after the warm-up I'm good.

    It's been between 30 and 42 at the times I can walk.

    It's about that temperature here right now. I am pretty cold-natured and I'm good as long as I've covered up my ears, have a double-layer on top, and have some gloves on. Some people do a quick warm-up inside before heading out (think a couple minutes of jumping jacks, side hops, etc) before they head out and report that helps.

    Drink a hot cup of tea right before you leave.
  • wiigelec
    wiigelec Posts: 503 Member
    Burpees
  • tryingagain5
    tryingagain5 Posts: 1,037 Member
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    Here's a jumping jack workout my trainer made for me. It takes me about 20 minutes to do it.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I'm also treadmill walking during our virtual meetings.
  • miss211lbs
    miss211lbs Posts: 22 Member
    Hey if you are interested, i just started using the Fit On app and have also created a Facebook group "Fit On users unite" to support me and hopefully others who use this app. I am looking for members to start the April challenge with me or to do any if the workouts that appeal to you. Please check it out. It's free
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    I had a good ski day yesterday. It was raining and snowing, that's what clothes are for. 🙂
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I would look for a high intensity workout video on youtube. You will still be huffing and sweating.
  • mike_bold
    mike_bold Posts: 140 Member
    I jump rope in the garage for 20 mins.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    My fairer weather roadie friends have been on their bicycle trainers all winter (when they haven't been skiing)... A pricier option, but an option if you have a bike. The non-fair-weather-only people will still be riding outdoors (just not in groups), so those probably didn't have such a large jump in sales and might still be available.
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Actually FREEZING is good because you have to use more energy to keep the body warm. When I lived in VA, I just bundled up and bought clothes that were rain resistant. Buckle up. Just do it outside.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    Not entirely accurate, if you're dressed properly for the weather (typically for running you'll dress as if it's 10 degrees warmer than it actually is) it takes very little additional energy to stay warm.

    OP I run all year 'round and it gets down to -10C on occasion in the winter. With the right layering you can be comfortable at pretty much any temperature and it's better to feel a little cool at the start of a run to avoid over heating. Everyone's cold tolerance is different do it may take a little trial and error to get it right. I can honestly say, however, that I'd rather run in our cold than in the damp weather you have in PNW.

    Yup. Just layer up. I have run(Manitoban here) in -40C(same in F) as long as their is no wind. My fave is about -5C actually. Get good and warm but not soaked sweaty. Just layer up good; nice thin layers that you can open and close or remove and replace, etc. Leg warmers are nice, rain gear if it is actively falling, thin gloves you can stuff in a pocket, if it is any cooler than -5C I always have a scarf even if it is just tied around my waist, if I turn around and hit wind /sharp snowflakes I wrap up my face. Have fun! Once my kids were old enough to leave for short timeframes the treadmill was sold and out I went! More relaxing and less brain numbing than the treadmill.

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