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

Hezzietiger1
Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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

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  • kdenapolis
    kdenapolis Posts: 15
    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
    AZDizzy Posts: 434 Member
    Sounds kind of like a bodyrock workout! I've incorporated bodyrock into my exercise routine and am enjoying it!
  • alsaxon
    alsaxon Posts: 124 Member
    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
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    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. :)

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