cardio indoors - why?
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I would love to be outside ALL the time, unfortunately I'm a single Mom to two very young children and I can't pay a babysitter every time I want to workout. So that would be why I do videos. I take them for walks all the time but a 3 year old just can't keep up my pace, so it's more leisurely than anything.0
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I can't run continuously for more than a few minutes at a time. I walk and jog intermittently. When I see people jogging outside, they never seem to stop! I feel like everyones staring at me when I keep stopping every few minutes/seconds. So I don't bother running outside. Also, concrete roads hurt my knees and I can never figure out a way to carry my water bottle and a napkin with me when I'm running outside.0
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it gives me something to do at lunch (i'm lucky - office has a gym). i work off a very busy road that has a speed limit of 55 and would never dream of running on it. weekends i get outside and run.0
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i almost spit my water out all over my monitor. LOL! i sweat like a pig too but for me it's less about the sweat and more about the fact that my face turns the color of the sun when i'm out running. it's not a burn either because i wear sunscreen - it just does. it's the irish in me and my rosacea. i have actually been stopped by people to make sure i was okay. LOL!I sweat like a pig and the last thing I want to do is be out in my neighborhood looking like I pissed myself. Also I don't live in the greatest of areas and there tend to be a lot of loose dogs running around, I don't want to get attacked just trying to get some fitness in my life. Someday I hope to not be quite so big and maybe the sweating won't be so bad, or maybe I just need to find better gear to wear. Those are just my reasons.0
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Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
Good for you. Not everyone has the same tolerance for heat. I myself pass out in the heat just sitting there, not even doing anything.
It's not like they are using it as an excuse not to work out AT ALL. It is a reason for working out indoors.0 -
Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
Good for you. Not everyone has the same tolerance for heat. I myself pass out in the heat just sitting there, not even doing anything.
It's not like they are using it as an excuse not to work out AT ALL. It is a reason for working out indoors.
I just wanted to know if there were any other Texans out there who could exercise in the heat and I got my answer. But whatever works for each person. Indoors or out as long as we are moving. My opinion of it is we can acclimate ourselves to it then it is possible to workout in extreme conditions. I myself find it a challenge to get out there and be able to play basketball or run in the extreme heat.0 -
I have two kids and I babysit as well. It is impossible for me to go out and run or whatever with that many kids, so it's safer and easier for me to workout in front of the tv.0
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I see all these posts about people doing various at home cardio DVDs (Jillian, insanity, whatever), or spending all this time on machines at the gym. I work at a gym and watch people line up for the cardio equipment on days when if FREAKING BEAUTIFUL outside.
Why?
If you're one of those people, why would you rather be inside in front of a TV or on an eliptical rather than being outside, getting some sun and fresh air? Why would you rather be on a treadmill than out running? Why would you rather be on an eliptical or a stepper rather than hiking? Why would you rather be on an exercise bike rather than an actual bike?
I'm not criticizing, just something I have never understood. I live in upstate NY where we have a pretty cold/snowy winter (yes, not as cold and snowy as some of you, but...) and I'd rather be outside running or biking in February than be inside on a treadmill or my trainer.
You don't have children do you? Many of us have to do cardio at home when our babies are asleep....we also don't always have the luxery of taking said babies out in the heat or cold. Oh, then there is always the issue of time...I only have an hour or two to lift and do cardio because I have babies to feed, a house to clean, dinner to cook and a full time job....driving an hour just to go hike isn't an option for me on a daily basis. Now if I had the option to do cardio outside all the time, weather permitting, I would. Right now it is so hot where I live, I still would rather workout in the gym or at home in the AC anyways.
Hasn't this been covered already? Oh, ok... we're on page 15 or something of this thread... I doubt I would have read all the posts either. But you didn't read my profile before making an assumption, either, did you?
As my profile indicates, I actually have 2 children.
Oh, I also have a full time job, and a house to clean, and all the rest. Thanks for being so condescending.
Obviously you have someone to watch said children. Not everyone is so lucky.0 -
Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
Good for you. Not everyone has the same tolerance for heat. I myself pass out in the heat just sitting there, not even doing anything.
It's not like they are using it as an excuse not to work out AT ALL. It is a reason for working out indoors.
I just wanted to know if there were any other Texans out there who could exercise in the heat and I got my answer. But whatever works for each person. Indoors or out as long as we are moving. My opinion of it is we can acclimate ourselves to it then it is possible to workout in extreme conditions. I myself find it a challenge to get out there and be able to play basketball or run in the extreme heat.
Exactly.
I do a fair bit of racing during the summer, and they don't call off the races because of heat. We had a stretch earlier this summer of 95+ and humid (hot for us) and I made it a point to get out and run/bike during the peak of the afternoon heat. People thought I was crazy, but I felt like I was missing the opportunity if I didn't. Pushing through it initially will make it easier as your body adapts.
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I see all these posts about people doing various at home cardio DVDs (Jillian, insanity, whatever), or spending all this time on machines at the gym. I work at a gym and watch people line up for the cardio equipment on days when if FREAKING BEAUTIFUL outside.
Why?
If you're one of those people, why would you rather be inside in front of a TV or on an eliptical rather than being outside, getting some sun and fresh air? Why would you rather be on a treadmill than out running? Why would you rather be on an eliptical or a stepper rather than hiking? Why would you rather be on an exercise bike rather than an actual bike?
I'm not criticizing, just something I have never understood. I live in upstate NY where we have a pretty cold/snowy winter (yes, not as cold and snowy as some of you, but...) and I'd rather be outside running or biking in February than be inside on a treadmill or my trainer.
You don't have children do you? Many of us have to do cardio at home when our babies are asleep....we also don't always have the luxery of taking said babies out in the heat or cold. Oh, then there is always the issue of time...I only have an hour or two to lift and do cardio because I have babies to feed, a house to clean, dinner to cook and a full time job....driving an hour just to go hike isn't an option for me on a daily basis. Now if I had the option to do cardio outside all the time, weather permitting, I would. Right now it is so hot where I live, I still would rather workout in the gym or at home in the AC anyways.
Hasn't this been covered already? Oh, ok... we're on page 15 or something of this thread... I doubt I would have read all the posts either. But you didn't read my profile before making an assumption, either, did you?
As my profile indicates, I actually have 2 children.
Oh, I also have a full time job, and a house to clean, and all the rest. Thanks for being so condescending.
Obviously you have someone to watch said children. Not everyone is so lucky.
Or maybe I just make the time rather than making excuses.0 -
Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
Good for you. Not everyone has the same tolerance for heat. I myself pass out in the heat just sitting there, not even doing anything.
It's not like they are using it as an excuse not to work out AT ALL. It is a reason for working out indoors.
I just wanted to know if there were any other Texans out there who could exercise in the heat and I got my answer. But whatever works for each person. Indoors or out as long as we are moving. My opinion of it is we can acclimate ourselves to it then it is possible to workout in extreme conditions. I myself find it a challenge to get out there and be able to play basketball or run in the extreme heat.
Exactly.
I do a fair bit of racing during the summer, and they don't call off the races because of heat. We had a stretch earlier this summer of 95+ and humid (hot for us) and I made it a point to get out and run/bike during the peak of the afternoon heat. People thought I was crazy, but I felt like I was missing the opportunity if I didn't. Pushing through it initially will make it easier as your body adapts.
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Not everyone was blessed with a body that adapts well to heat. I ended up moving away from Florida because I couldn't be out for more than 20 minutes without getting sunburn. I am never outside without long pants on and fully covered. I was born and raised in the South Florida heat yet never adapted and could not spend an extended period of time out in the sun without passing out. In high school I was exempted from gym class for this reason.
Don't assume everyone is making excuses.0 -
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Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
Good for you. Not everyone has the same tolerance for heat. I myself pass out in the heat just sitting there, not even doing anything.
It's not like they are using it as an excuse not to work out AT ALL. It is a reason for working out indoors.
I just wanted to know if there were any other Texans out there who could exercise in the heat and I got my answer. But whatever works for each person. Indoors or out as long as we are moving. My opinion of it is we can acclimate ourselves to it then it is possible to workout in extreme conditions. I myself find it a challenge to get out there and be able to play basketball or run in the extreme heat.
Exactly.
I do a fair bit of racing during the summer, and they don't call off the races because of heat. We had a stretch earlier this summer of 95+ and humid (hot for us) and I made it a point to get out and run/bike during the peak of the afternoon heat. People thought I was crazy, but I felt like I was missing the opportunity if I didn't. Pushing through it initially will make it easier as your body adapts.
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Not everyone was blessed with a body that adapts well to heat. I ended up moving away from Florida because I couldn't be out for more than 20 minutes without getting sunburn. I am never outside without long pants on and fully covered. I was born and raised in the South Florida heat yet never adapted and could not spend an extended period of time out in the sun without passing out. In high school I was exempted from gym class for this reason.
Don't assume everyone is making excuses.
Ok, you're right, I'm wrong. Is that what you want to hear?
I was agreeing with a previous post about training for the heat by training in the heat. No one here has said people who work out indoors are somehow inferior. Jesus man, I get it... I'm a horrible person for ever asking or commenting on anything.
And where did I say you were making an excuse? Do I think some people use it as an excuse? Yes. Do I think it's a legitimate issue for some people? Yes. But who cares? I don't. They do what they do, I do what I do, you do what you do. Why can't I say what I like and what my experiences have been and what has worked for me without you jumping down my throat? I'm not saying anyone has to do what I do.0 -
yup horrible horrible person no more questions for you! ever - banned, your banned from every message board, every topic, every question. BAH HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAA
LMAO! seriously - i wish i could Laugh my *** OFF! completely off then i wouldn't worry about what i look like outside running maybe that's why i prefer to run trails in the middle of nowhere (yes i have my cell with me - i'm not stupid). the deer don't care what size my butt is!
sorry people are to too sensitive. why can't we all just get along. indoor gyms, outside, at home, dvds we're all doing SOMETHING and that's what matters and the economy thanks us for supporting it by buying all the stuff necessary to workout however we feel is best for us.0 -
Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
Good for you. Not everyone has the same tolerance for heat. I myself pass out in the heat just sitting there, not even doing anything.
It's not like they are using it as an excuse not to work out AT ALL. It is a reason for working out indoors.
I just wanted to know if there were any other Texans out there who could exercise in the heat and I got my answer. But whatever works for each person. Indoors or out as long as we are moving. My opinion of it is we can acclimate ourselves to it then it is possible to workout in extreme conditions. I myself find it a challenge to get out there and be able to play basketball or run in the extreme heat.
Exactly.
I do a fair bit of racing during the summer, and they don't call off the races because of heat. We had a stretch earlier this summer of 95+ and humid (hot for us) and I made it a point to get out and run/bike during the peak of the afternoon heat. People thought I was crazy, but I felt like I was missing the opportunity if I didn't. Pushing through it initially will make it easier as your body adapts.
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Not everyone was blessed with a body that adapts well to heat. I ended up moving away from Florida because I couldn't be out for more than 20 minutes without getting sunburn. I am never outside without long pants on and fully covered. I was born and raised in the South Florida heat yet never adapted and could not spend an extended period of time out in the sun without passing out. In high school I was exempted from gym class for this reason.
Don't assume everyone is making excuses.
Ok, you're right, I'm wrong. Is that what you want to hear?
I was agreeing with a previous post about training for the heat by training in the heat. No one here has said people who work out indoors are somehow inferior. Jesus man, I get it... I'm a horrible person for ever asking or commenting on anything.
Here is where you went wrong:
1. You assumed everyone has the same fundamental love for being outdoors as you.
2. You assumed everyone enjoys the traditional outdoors neighborhood cardio activities of running, bicycling, and other similar activities.
3. You assumed everyone had the same enjoyment for being around others as you.
Essentially, you made an assumption that everyone is fundamentally the same as you. In autism therapy one of the first things we learn is that the second you make that sort of assumption about people you are already wrong, every time. Where you see beauty someone else could see stress and ugliness. Where you see a friendly face someone else could see a face, and to them all faces are to be avoided. Where you feel comfortably warm, another person could feel unbearably hot or cold. And what you consider to be an enjoyable fitness activity, another person could see as something they'd rather beat their head against a wall than do. I know that if I had a choice between murdering myself doing nonstop burpees or going on a 20 minute "leisurely jog" I would take the burpees.0 -
Because they like to do something different than you. You're taking people's responses way too seriously. Some prefer indoor, some prefer outdoor. Simple as that.0
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Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
Good for you. Not everyone has the same tolerance for heat. I myself pass out in the heat just sitting there, not even doing anything.
It's not like they are using it as an excuse not to work out AT ALL. It is a reason for working out indoors.
I just wanted to know if there were any other Texans out there who could exercise in the heat and I got my answer. But whatever works for each person. Indoors or out as long as we are moving. My opinion of it is we can acclimate ourselves to it then it is possible to workout in extreme conditions. I myself find it a challenge to get out there and be able to play basketball or run in the extreme heat.
Exactly.
I do a fair bit of racing during the summer, and they don't call off the races because of heat. We had a stretch earlier this summer of 95+ and humid (hot for us) and I made it a point to get out and run/bike during the peak of the afternoon heat. People thought I was crazy, but I felt like I was missing the opportunity if I didn't. Pushing through it initially will make it easier as your body adapts.
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Not everyone was blessed with a body that adapts well to heat. I ended up moving away from Florida because I couldn't be out for more than 20 minutes without getting sunburn. I am never outside without long pants on and fully covered. I was born and raised in the South Florida heat yet never adapted and could not spend an extended period of time out in the sun without passing out. In high school I was exempted from gym class for this reason.
Don't assume everyone is making excuses.
Ok, you're right, I'm wrong. Is that what you want to hear?
I was agreeing with a previous post about training for the heat by training in the heat. No one here has said people who work out indoors are somehow inferior. Jesus man, I get it... I'm a horrible person for ever asking or commenting on anything.
Here is where you went wrong:
1. You assumed everyone has the same fundamental love for being outdoors as you.
2. You assumed everyone enjoys the traditional outdoors neighborhood cardio activities of running, bicycling, and other similar activities.
3. You assumed everyone had the same enjoyment for being around others as you.
Essentially, you made an assumption that everyone is fundamentally the same as you. In autism therapy one of the first things we learn is that the second you make that sort of assumption about people you are already wrong, every time. Where you see beauty someone else could see stress and ugliness. Where you see a friendly face someone else could see a face, and to them all faces are to be avoided. Where you feel comfortably warm, another person could feel unbearably hot or cold. And what you consider to be an enjoyable fitness activity, another person could see as something they'd rather beat their head against a wall than do. I know that if I had a choice between murdering myself doing nonstop burpees or going on a 20 minute "leisurely jog" I would take the burpees.
Where did I make an assumption? I asked why people would rather be indoors. Simple question, not a judgement. No different than asking how much protein you try to get in a day. A lot of people gave some really good answer. Some people, IMO, made excuses. Some people were *kitten*.0 -
Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
that is awesome. I would assume not everyone has the same level of arrogance that you do to keep them as "cool" as you. I found that after a few tours in the middle east, I care NOTHING about being overheated on purpose.
That being said, I live in San Antonio and spend every minute I can outside, yet I don't classify myself as a runner. But you know, as well as I do, the numbers of joggers outdoors decreases as the temps rise. Go ahead, conduct a little informal survey.
Don't bash folks because they choose to do their cardio indoors, or don't choose running as their cardio.0 -
I do both Indoors and Outdoors all in the same day! lol 0
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Could it be the fact that they paid for this membership? hmm. Or that they kids are in the child care area while they work out. Sometimes people can't bring there kids with them while they run. Like me. I like on a very dangerous road, and I definitely will not take my kids on it so I can run.
I mean seriously? Why is it a big deal to you, after all their memberships paid your bills. 0 -
I really do not see why it matters where they are exercising, AS LONG AS THEY ARE EXERCISING.0
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I can't leave the kids home alone!0
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We are under a heat advisory here.....It's does not get below 70s (midnight) and it's a 104 today!! That's why I am indoors during our summer months!!0
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@OP: Where did I get the idea you were making these assumptions and judging people? Honestly? Adjectives. Anyone who remembers half of what they learned in English classes growing up knows adjectives set a tone. The adjectives you chose ended up making your post come across not as a simple inquiry but more of an accusatory "What in the hell is wrong with you for NOT wanting to go outside and run in this beautiful weather?"0
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I guess you could ask the question.....WHY NOT???0
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I really do not see why it matters where they are exercising, AS LONG AS THEY ARE EXERCISING.
It doesn't, I was just curious. I'm a curious person, I ask a lot of "why" questions, I like to understand. Not everything is an accusation or a judgement, sometimes it's just a question.0 -
Ok for all the people that live in Texas and are complaining about the heat index and such, this girl is from Texas and can exercise in hotter than heck any time of the day. Like I said in my previous post, I keep myself hydrated throughout the day and I think that helps. Come on my fellow Texans, I can't be the only one that can handle the heat and humidity.
This!!
People are using that lame excuse left and right. I workout outside in San Antonio at least three times a week.
Good for you. Not everyone has the same tolerance for heat. I myself pass out in the heat just sitting there, not even doing anything.
It's not like they are using it as an excuse not to work out AT ALL. It is a reason for working out indoors.
I just wanted to know if there were any other Texans out there who could exercise in the heat and I got my answer. But whatever works for each person. Indoors or out as long as we are moving. My opinion of it is we can acclimate ourselves to it then it is possible to workout in extreme conditions. I myself find it a challenge to get out there and be able to play basketball or run in the extreme heat.
Exactly.
I do a fair bit of racing during the summer, and they don't call off the races because of heat. We had a stretch earlier this summer of 95+ and humid (hot for us) and I made it a point to get out and run/bike during the peak of the afternoon heat. People thought I was crazy, but I felt like I was missing the opportunity if I didn't. Pushing through it initially will make it easier as your body adapts.
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Not everyone was blessed with a body that adapts well to heat. I ended up moving away from Florida because I couldn't be out for more than 20 minutes without getting sunburn. I am never outside without long pants on and fully covered. I was born and raised in the South Florida heat yet never adapted and could not spend an extended period of time out in the sun without passing out. In high school I was exempted from gym class for this reason.
Don't assume everyone is making excuses.
Ok, you're right, I'm wrong. Is that what you want to hear?
I was agreeing with a previous post about training for the heat by training in the heat. No one here has said people who work out indoors are somehow inferior. Jesus man, I get it... I'm a horrible person for ever asking or commenting on anything.
And where did I say you were making an excuse? Do I think some people use it as an excuse? Yes. Do I think it's a legitimate issue for some people? Yes. But who cares? I don't. They do what they do, I do what I do, you do what you do. Why can't I say what I like and what my experiences have been and what has worked for me without you jumping down my throat? I'm not saying anyone has to do what I do.
Well, said and I agree with you! I believe the body can be acclimated to anything if given the chance or will power to endure it! By the way, I took your original comment as inspiring and gave me something to think about. So, thank you!0 -
i live on a busy road, and i do take walks on it, but it doesn't have a sidewalk. i'm also sensitive to the sun and only go once the sun has gone down.
other than that, i work out in my home.
i don't drive, so a gym is out of the question.0 -
I find the guidance from a DVD is helpful, since I am starting out. Also, I cannot really run at all, I do take walks outside, but until I build some stamina, I can run for about 1 minute, tops, without feeling like I am going to pass out (regardless of the heat!)
Eventually I hope to build the stamina, strength, and self confidence to move to running around my neighborhood at least 1 mile per day. That is my goal for this year.
We are all on a different journey, at different fitness levels, with our own preferences. It's ok!!0 -
@OP: Where did I get the idea you were making these assumptions and judging people? Honestly? Adjectives. Anyone who remembers half of what they learned in English classes growing up knows adjectives set a tone. The adjectives you chose ended up making your post come across not as a simple inquiry but more of an accusatory "What in the hell is wrong with you for NOT wanting to go outside and run in this beautiful weather?"
Well, of the 300 or so people who posted in this thread, only about 10 of them feel that way, so I'll stick with my adjectives.0
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