cardio is pointless in my opinion
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Pointless for who?0
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"People in masks cannot be trusted."0
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You clearly started this thread to rile people up. I seriously cannot think of another reason you might post this- you don't seem to be trying to help others, your own opinion is already pre-determined, you're not looking for intelligent debate...basicalkly this is a flame thread.
Cardio is pointless in your opinion, but your opinion and this thread are pointless in my opinion.0 -
Cardio is pointless in your opinion, but your opinion and this thread are pointless in my opinion.
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lol i do cardio so i can eat more in a deficit , THAT simple ... eat more , do cardio and lose weight0
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Your heart is a muscle, it needs conditioning like any other muscle. Cario is the best way to do this. There's also the fat loss factor.0
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From a body re composition perspective, I agree. However, if you're stepping on stage to compete, that's a different story.why use all your energy tying to create a deficit in your body to lose weight? why not just channel that energy to muscle development.
and before anyone gets butt hurt, i kayak and cycle every weekend.
unless you are in a sport that requires aerobic fitness, then yeah there is a point, but other then that just a waste of time.0 -
If y'all haven't read the OP's profile, you need to. Right now. It is some of the funniest whackadoodle *kitten* I have ever read.
with utmost respect, brah. :flowerforyou:0 -
I think running is actually a great way to build lean muscle which is the kind I wish to have and I enjoy the endurance aspect of it. Busting my hump on the treadmill and the elliptical makes the days when I go into work at 4 AM in the morning to put away truck for 5 hours straight a less painful, more efficient experience. Idk, I think it has done a lot for me in the weight loss arena, but I agree that it should be coupled with weight training. Cardio being the only means of exercise may not be the best route.
But I'll be the first to admit my fitness/weight loss knowledge is quite limited. I only know what has worked for my body.0 -
Not everything done on here is strictly for weight loss purposes, to include cardio work outs. Some people just want to have a healthier lifestyle. There are MANY reasons to do cardio, thus not rendering it pointless...
1. Improves heart health, 2) increases metabolism 3) increases hormonal profile releasing serotonin and other "feel" good chemicals that can help ward off or ease depression symptoms, can decrease fatigue and also decrease appetite. 4) its a great way to relieve stress 5) it improves the recovery ability of muscles from lifting by helping to remove by products created during heavy weight lifting. 6) it can help prevent and/or reduce and improve chronic illness such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, etc. 7) it improves sleep and 8) some people simply enjoy it, which is reason enough for me!0 -
Yeah, he cant even get his own gender correct.... ????If y'all haven't read the OP's profile, you need to. Right now. It is some of the funniest whackadoodle *kitten* I have ever read.
with utmost respect, brah. :flowerforyou:0 -
I have a great idea! How about, do both cardiovascular exercises and resistance training for both benefits.
Also, being passive aggressively condescending about what other people are doing with THEIR bodies. Awesome!0 -
If y'all haven't read the OP's profile, you need to. Right now. It is some of the funniest whackadoodle *kitten* I have ever read.
with utmost respect, brah. :flowerforyou:
thank you for pointing that out. his profile is truly... special. i forgot what i had to say on the original topic.0 -
I want to be able to run 5k. It's a matter of pride. My middle school track team was really small, so anyone could participate if they wanted to. I joined because I wanted to get out of class and go to track meets. Everything was taken by the good atheletes, except for the mile run. So, I signed up to do it. During practice, the coach was busy with the people doing the relay or something, so I just pretended to be doing something, but mostly just goofed off. At the first meet, I was the last one still on the track after the race, and my coach came and pulled me off and said that she appreciated the effort, but they needed the track for other races. I will never feel like I've actually accomplished getting in shape until I can run miles without stopping. That's not pointless.
Yes, I want to get strong as well. But there is nothing wrong with cardio. And just because cardio doesn't fit into your goals, doesn't mean that it's not good or important for anyone else.0 -
Why does it have to be an either/or question? Strength training and lifting improves metabolism long term as muscle is more thermogenic than fat. Strength training and lifting also improve bone density. Cardiovascular improves heart function, hence the reason it is called Cardiovascular. Cardio=heart in latin, vascular=veins. Improved heart function improves lung function and endurance.
Sure, you can lose weight doing just one or the other, but then you miss out on other health benefits. Just like we focus on balanced nutrition we should also focus on balanced fitness. Not everyone can join a gym or buy weights, but everyone can go out for a walk, take the stairs, and other cardiovascular exercises. Form matters much more in strength training to prevent injury, not everyone can develop good form without a trainer.
I think instead of criticizing people who are focused on one over the other people should understand that everyone's abilities and resources are different and anything that leads to weight loss and healthier lifestyle should be applauded.
Exactamundo!0 -
Wow, I guess all of my weight loss was imaginary...0
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Cardio is good for cardiovascular reasons..what's not to love about that?
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HELL TO NO!!!!!! should i say that again????? HELL TO NO!!, ha ha ha
CARDIO ROCKS !, maybe you should come on over and i will teach you about CARDIO!0 -
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Cardio is pointless in shaped the body I think too but it makes you feel good and heathly also x0
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I 80/20% agree with you! I think weight training is more important than cardio even though I think some cardio is not bad. I was speaking with my brother in law and he made a point that was awesome and eye catching. If you go to a gym and look at the folks on cardio machine they are normally the heavier individuals and the people that are weight training are more in shape. See for yourself and you be the judge.0
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I don't do cardio for weight loss. I'm on maintenance, actually. I do cardio for the awesome stress relief it provides, and because it has been a key player in bringing my blood pressure and resting heart rate down to healthy levels. It has also provided some lovely definition in my abs and nice toning in my legs. :flowerforyou:0
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I do cardio because I like it... not because I think I have to.
Now that I can actually run for more then a mile without getting winded, I like to see how far and how fast I can go... and with strength training you can't always do that.0 -
why use all your energy tying to create a deficit in your body to lose weight? why not just channel that energy to muscle development.
and before anyone gets butt hurt, i kayak and cycle every weekend.
unless you are in a sport that requires aerobic fitness, then yeah there is a point, but other then that just a waste of time.
1> cardio is my warm up for weights
2> cardio seems to help my asthma meds work better
3> as the mother of a special needs child, I am at risk for depression. Cardio releases endorphins, endorphins make you happy0 -
I can't believe everyone fell for this trolls useless comment.0
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They call it cardio for a reason - the benefit to your heart. The primary reason I do it is to combat crappy cardiac genes I have. My mom and brother both had already had several heart attacks at the age I currently am (56). Mom died at 59 and brother at 61 - all cardiac related. Sister and dad both had heart attacks in their 60's. All my family has diabetes except me. I'm working like hell to prevent all this from happening to me.0
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If you think it's useless, then don't do it. Easy peasy.
But if it makes you feel all superior to go on a fitness website and tell everyone how much better you are than some of them, then by all means, enjoy.0 -
If you think it's useless, then don't do it. Easy peasy.
But if it makes you feel all superior to go on a fitness website and tell everyone how much better you are than some of them, then by all means, enjoy.
I love that comment
Cardio = burning carlories = useless = failed fitness guru0 -
why use all your energy tying to create a deficit in your body to lose weight? why not just channel that energy to muscle development.
and before anyone gets butt hurt, i kayak and cycle every weekend.
unless you are in a sport that requires aerobic fitness, then yeah there is a point, but other then that just a waste of time.
that's nice dear0 -
The only cardio I do is walking. And that's because I enjoy it, and my other half enjoys my new awesomely firm bottom.0
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