New Ideas for Cardio?
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I just discovered x-country skiing! Since winter does not seem to have an end in sight here I decided to give it a try.. Judgeing from your profile pic that may not be an option for you, but if you are in a snowy part of the country, it's easy and enjoyable, it hardly feels like exercise and you burn a ton of calories.0
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Another vote for swimming. Hardest cardio I do is in the pool and it's an outstanding core and shoulder workout.
Lots of different sets and swim workouts out there right now. Yes, faster makes it harder as does distance. I just started doing triathlon so I have and incentive to get faster. Maybe sign up for a triathlon or distance swim event. I find an upcoming race to be superior motivation to get the most of my workouts.0 -
Use the treadmill but unplug it first. That's my current favorite.
srs?
This like weird sled push simulation?
Yes, handy when you live someplace where everything is covered in snow and ice for half the year.0 -
Have you tried at home workouts like Insanity or T25? I like working out by myself too and at home, and these have given me great results. It's an idea for you anyway0
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I just discovered x-country skiing! Since winter does not seem to have an end in sight here I decided to give it a try.. Judgeing from your profile pic that may not be an option for you, but if you are in a snowy part of the country, it's easy and enjoyable, it hardly feels like exercise and you burn a ton of calories.0
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Lots of different sets and swim workouts out there right now. Yes, faster makes it harder as does distance. I just started doing triathlon so I have and incentive to get faster. Maybe sign up for a triathlon or distance swim event. I find an upcoming race to be superior motivation to get the most of my workouts.
Great idea!0 -
Have you tried at home workouts like Insanity or T25? I like working out by myself too and at home, and these have given me great results. It's an idea for you anyway0
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Love doing jumping rope intervals! Gets you heart rate up in no time and a good sweat. Since i started doing them I haven't been able to get myself back on the boring cardio machines. Love this form of cardio.
Cool--I'll dust off the jump rope.0 -
Have you tried at home workouts like Insanity or T25? I like working out by myself too and at home, and these have given me great results. It's an idea for you anyway
Highly recommended from me also. Insanity's my go to when there's loads of snow outside and my joints need a break from running in it. I'm wanting to try the P90X here soon.0 -
If you had snow, I was going to recommend snow shoeing. Get out there in the deep stuff. I've been enjoying it this winter. I've found that I'm working core muscles I use while cycling. hip flexors, quads, glutes, abs, calves.
Added bonus of beautiful scenery.0 -
I just discovered x-country skiing! Since winter does not seem to have an end in sight here I decided to give it a try.. Judgeing from your profile pic that may not be an option for you, but if you are in a snowy part of the country, it's easy and enjoyable, it hardly feels like exercise and you burn a ton of calories.
Don't be sorry. I wish I could say the same it's snowing here once again and I'm seriously thinking of moving.0 -
I do a HIIT mix for my cardio that I don't mind sharing.
1st set
Treadmill for 5 minutes = 1:30 Brisk walk/jog 1:30 Sprint 1:00 Brisk walk/jog 1:00 Sprint
Kettle Bell / Box Jumps = 25 Kettle Bell Squats 10 Box Jumps 25 Kettle Bell Swings 10 Box Jumps
2nd set
Treadmill for 5 minutes = 1:30 Brisk walk/jog 1:30 Sprint 1:00 Brisk walk/jog 1:00 Sprint
Crunches w/ legs elevated = 25 Front 25 Left Leg 25 Right Leg
6" Leg Lifts = 20-25 lifts
Planks = 30-60 sec
3rd set
Treadmill for 5 minutes = 1:30 Brisk walk/jog 1:30 Sprint 1:00 Brisk walk/jog 1:00 Sprint
Weighted Sit-ups = 50 @ 50 lbs 50 @ 75 lbs 50 @ 100 lbs (or a comfortable weight for you)
I tend to do any variation of these and usually get in 3-4 sets which only has me on the treadmill about 15-20 minutes, but with no rest breaks in-between I normally look like I stepped in the shower with my clothes on and the results have been amazing.
Could you explain what "box jumps" are? And what do you mean by the crunches--just to the center, and then to the left and right? I can never picture these things from the description---sorry!
Box Jumps are accomplished by placing a stool or bench in front of you and jump up on it and jump back off. You're correct on the crunches though.0 -
Box Jumps are accomplished by placing a stool or bench in front of you and jump up on it and jump back off. You're correct on the crunches though.
Thanks--I can do that at my gym--we have one of those boxes. I'm definitely going to try that workout. I'm so bored with my strength training!!!!0 -
rowing, arc trainer, spinning0
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stair master
rowing
lift weights- faster
do a weight lift/sprint session
frog jumps
burpees
burpee compbs
circuit training
super sets
sprints
hill sprints
cardio is overrated anyway- but I mean if you must do it-0 -
rowing, arc trainer, spinning
+1 on rowing, it's great x-training if you're a runner, delivers a full body workout and you can mix things up between steady state cardio and interval training.0 -
I've been working out for years and years, but I'm now looking for new ways to get more cardio. I use the treadmill, stationary bike, and elliptical (of course), but what can I add that's different? Nothing with a class; I like to workout by myself, mostly. Thanks in advance!
The Russian kettlebell!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
First, I would recommend something that you enjoy and would stick with. But, I prefer:
- Soccer
- Kickboxing
- Swimming
- Rowing
- HIIT circuit training
Good luck!0 -
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