New Ideas for Cardio?

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  • dshalbert
    dshalbert Posts: 677 Member
    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.
    Sorry--no snow here!

    Don't be sorry. I wish I could say the same it's snowing here once again and I'm seriously thinking of moving.
  • BigSnicka
    BigSnicka Posts: 151 Member
    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.
  • cartow
    cartow Posts: 54 Member
    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!!!!
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    rowing, arc trainer, spinning
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    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-
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    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.
  • Joanne_Moniz
    Joanne_Moniz Posts: 347 Member
    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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • CodeMonkey78
    CodeMonkey78 Posts: 320 Member
    First, I would recommend something that you enjoy and would stick with. But, I prefer:

    - Soccer
    - Kickboxing
    - Swimming
    - Rowing
    - HIIT circuit training

    Good luck!
  • Wertysydney
    Wertysydney Posts: 1
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