I hate cardio machines. So, I do this....

Hezzietiger1

So I hate cardio. I always have. I don't like to walk. I don't like to run. Inside. Outside. It doesn't matter. Treadmill, Eliptical, ARC trainer, Stepmill, bike...boring! So I don't do it. This is what I do.

I choose several exercises and put together a cross fit type workout or circuit. I get my heart rate up, a sweat a disgusting amount. I burn a lot of calories. I increase strength. I work my full body.

Today I did this...

Weighted Squats 45 lbs x 10
Burpees x 10
Mountain Climbers x 30 seconds
Jumping Jacks x 30 seconds
Bicycle Crunches x 30 seconds

I repeated that circuit 5 straight times through and then I rested to a full recovery. When my heart rate came down...

Jump Squats x 30 seconds
Reverse froggers x 30 seconds
Pushups x 10
Gate squats x 30 seconds
V ups x 30 seconds

I repeated that circuit 5 straight times through and then I rested to a full recovery. When my heart rate came down...

I repeated both 3 times through and rested. And that was the end of my cardio workout. I pushed some heavy things around and called it a day. So if traditional cardio equipment bores you, but you want to incorporate cardio into your workouts.. try this. It's real fun to make your own training workouts too.

Hezz

kdenapolis

How long does this take you? I am looking for quick 15 minute workout. If I do this, along with my brisk walk each day...hmmmm

AZDizzy

Sounds kind of like a bodyrock workout! I've incorporated bodyrock into my exercise routine and am enjoying it!

alsaxon

So I hate cardio. I always have. I don't like to walk. I don't like to run. Inside. Outside. It doesn't matter. Treadmill, Eliptical, ARC trainer, Stepmill, bike...boring! So I don't do it. This is what I do.

I choose several exercises and put together a cross fit type workout or circuit. I get my heart rate up, a sweat a disgusting amount. I burn a lot of calories. I increase strength. I work my full body.

Today I did this...

Weighted Squats 45 lbs x 10
Burpees x 10
Mountain Climbers x 30 seconds
Jumping Jacks x 30 seconds
Bicycle Crunches x 30 seconds

I repeated that circuit 5 straight times through and then I rested to a full recovery. When my heart rate came down...

Jump Squats x 30 seconds
Reverse froggers x 30 seconds
Pushups x 10
Gate squats x 30 seconds
V ups x 30 seconds

I repeated that circuit 5 straight times through and then I rested to a full recovery. When my heart rate came down...

I repeated both 3 times through and rested. And that was the end of my cardio workout. I pushed some heavy things around and called it a day. So if traditional cardio equipment bores you, but you want to incorporate cardio into your workouts.. try this. It's real fun to make your own training workouts too.

Hezz

Yep, I'm like you and this gets the cardio in!!

Hezzietiger1

depending on how long you make the circuit you could easily do it in 15 minutes. I was at the gym today for a total of 45. I talked to a friend for 10 of it.. I worked this circuit for 20 prolly.. and benched/deadlifted/shoulder pressed and streched.