What is the best cardio to burn calories? (From your persona

orangeswild123

It's all so confusing haha! I read running is great, then it's not it hurts your knees and is only good for cardio vascular health etc. So what is YOUR go to exercise that has you burning those calories? Obviously any exercise is good! But I'm talking about the kind that blasts majorrr calories Thanks!

rachmaree

All cardio is good Even better if it's something you enjoy.
I personally like to do 50 burpees or so before a workout to get a good burn, or grab a jump rope and do some interval skipping. Sprints, also good.

Athena413

The fact that running hurts your knees is a myth. It can if you don't do it properly or have the wrong shoes, but when done correctly it actually helps to slow the process of bone deterioration. It can't reverse osteoporosis, per say, but it can slow it down and even stop it. However, running is not really a calorie scorching activity unless you're doing it in intervals.

For me, Zumba is an EXCELLENT calorie burner and is a ton of fun! I also burn a lot of calories during spin class.

overzoelous

Swimming. It's legit, play with the time increments in your exercise diary and see how many you could burn in 30 minutes.

pinguwings

I love swimming. You feel like you're whole body's refreshed. Good calorie burner too.

xxshewolfxx

Walking!
Especially hill walking, although I know that's not possible for everyone.

Walking is good, in my opinion, because it strengthens your core muscles, and helps tone up most of the areas of your body (thighs, tummy, bum etc.). It's great for your cardiovasular health. And you are far less likely to strain something or get an injury than you are with any other sport.

Also, I find walking is great because you can do it for a long time and burn loads of calories and not feel like your wearing yourself out too much.

And, great social activity.

jaygirl3

FOr me it's taebo

kristofferbas

I burn between 1200 and 1500 calories when I'm out running for just a little over an hour, that's quite good I would say. Yes, I'm still quite big so I don't think that smaller people with burn that much. But you can compare it to for example Power 90 Cardio 1-2 where I burn between 400 and 500 calories for about 40 minutes.

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mags2504

For me it's zumba, over 700 cals per hour and it's great fun, I try running a wee bit but I get really bored and give up easily.

ChinaxDoll

For me running uphills and hiking (even running up the trails) is an awesome calorie burner vs traditional jogging/running =]

fittertanme

I tend to use the treadmill at 5mph and at incline set to high and you will see the cals just burning the if you can try some weights but weights you feel comfortable with to start.

CarolynB38

The fact that running hurts your knees is a myth. It can if you don't do it properly or have the wrong shoes, but when done correctly it actually helps to slow the process of bone deterioration. It can't reverse osteoporosis, per say, but it can slow it down and even stop it. However, running is not really a calorie scorching activity unless you're doing it in intervals.

For me, Zumba is an EXCELLENT calorie burner and is a ton of fun! I also burn a lot of calories during spin class.

If you don't have knee problems there is no reason why you can't run. I have suspected RA and hypermobile joints and I do get sore knees when I exercise, but running isn't any worse than any other exercise. The trick is to build it up slowly so that you are strengthening the muscles that support your joints and you get used to it. The proper running shoes for you are very important. Get fitted properly for your first pair at a proper running specialist. If you decide to start running, look at the Couch to 5k program which builds it up slowly and sensibly.

I do karate which is a great calorie burner and is excellent for strengthening and toning your muscles, especially your core muscles. Any martial art will have a similar effect.

Visser1971

For me it is my recumbent bike. I can read and work out which makes it a workout that I will be able to keep up for the rest of my life. (YES, The REST OF MY LIFE! If I want to keep the weight off, I don't want to kid myself!).

So try out all of them, but try to make a hobby out of at least one or two things so you can maintain them and keep doing them. Be honest with yourself :-)

Cheers, Christy

vanessaclarkgbr

Kick boxing - amazing and just the best toner too. Also, from my experience with shin splints if you are concerned about injury, get on the treadmill, walk fast and get the incline right up 700 cals per hour, no problem at all!

mabelebam

if you're at the gym, I find that 20-30 minutes on the elliptical machine burns about 300 calories (depends on your speed and weight), which is relatively higher than the same amount of time you spend on the treadmill. It's also low impact and works your upper body + lower body at the same time!

Otherwise, aerobics, step aerobics, kickboxing or dancing can help you burn the calories in a short amount of time. Plus its fun if you blast some upbeat music or join a dance group.

jcannon15

i like hiit training particulary turbo fire hiits per my bodybugg i burned around 300 cal for 20 minutes of activity, not to mention it leaves your heart rate elevated after the work out (more calories burned at a resting state)

adross3

I like to run on the tredmill. Running is not a chore, it's a challenge. After I have ran about 15 min into my 30 min run, I find myself smiling. I run with purpose. I run with my body strong and intentfull. So many people look like they are being whipped around by the tredmill. I think that if you run with purpose and strong you will burn calories and strengthen your whole body.

amykeeling

The best thing for me to burn calories is playing Just Dance on the Wii! Its free (once you have bought the game of course!) and you can play it with your friends so you actually work harder if your trying to compete with them. Plus its dancing to lots of good songs so an hour flies by and BAM 400 calories gone! Woo!! I've just bought the new added songs game and can't wait to try it out!

A lot of my friends do Zumba but its £5 a go which isn't a lot of money but obviously works out more expensive than something I can do at home anytime of the day. I've tried running but my stamina isn't very good so I can only go for about a mile then have to walk because I'm too tired. I think if I keep up with the Just Dance maybe I can get my stamina up and hopefully get running. If your quite fit then I would say running is best but if your like me Just Dance is better!

hush7hush

Elliptical HIIT.

Or dancing when I'm feeling frisky. [;

mideon_696

interval training. high intensity intervals using a mix of kettlebells, hill sprints, tabata set etc.

or if you prefer long boring stuff, swimming for sure!

also re the knee probloems people get from running...
my knees are terrible. running is the Worst thing for them for me. and no, i dont run wrong, or have in correct shoes.
its just a **** exercise for me. funnily enough, only running on the flat, or downhill causes problems. hills sprints i find helps them.

its not that running is crap in general, but running on the road is freaking terrible. beach on the other hand! love it.

melaniecheeks

I really don't enjoy running - the trick is to find something you feel good doing.

Hill walking is brilliant, if there's a suitable hill nearby. And anything dancy like Zumba. My own favourite is the Les Mills Body Combat class at teh gym.