BEST Cardio?

healthymission92
healthymission92 Posts: 157
in Fitness and Exercise
In YOUR opinion (Doesn't have to be right) what do you consider the best/ most effective cardio for weight loss?

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  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    Sprinting
  • healthymission92
    healthymission92 Posts: 157
    I'd LOVE to sprint really well. My plan is to sprint for half min, run for 1, repeat. AND then build up to just sprint :)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I'm not sure there is one, but I'll go with HIIT running. Or running up stairs/bleachers. Or maybe jumping jacks.
  • lisamichelle123
    lisamichelle123 Posts: 34 Member
    For me, spin class. Do it properly and results come FAST!
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    A circuit of plyos, sprints, and line drills.
  • PurpleTina
    PurpleTina Posts: 390 Member
    In terms of calories burned (as per my HRM), spin class every time.
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    my favorite cardio is full court, 5 on 5 basketball. Fun, and interactive HIIT when you hustle.

    I played 2-3 hours a night to lose weight when I was in grad school.
  • healthymission92
    healthymission92 Posts: 157
    Good one... Spin is my favourite as you can really push it and have a woman shouting at you to WORK lol.

    Skipping is another fave of mine but I only do it for around 15 mins as it becomes boring
  • Jesstruhan
    Jesstruhan Posts: 331 Member
    In terms of calories burned (as per my HRM), spin class every time.

    Agreed!
    That and stupid rock-star jumps and burpees. Both KILL ME.
  • cally69
    cally69 Posts: 182 Member
    For me, has to be swimming. It's a great fat burner and it doesn't feel like you're killing yourself.
  • healthymission92
    healthymission92 Posts: 157
    BURPEES are the actual devil!
    I love squats/lunges though :)
  • Dunkelheit666
    Dunkelheit666 Posts: 223 Member
    all aspect of mma, but grappling makes you EXHAUSTED!
  • healthymission92
    healthymission92 Posts: 157
    For me, has to be swimming. It's a great fat burner and it doesn't feel like you're killing yourself.

    I actually never considered swimming (for some strange reason)
    I'm going to take that back up actually as it's so enjoyable
  • healthymission92
    healthymission92 Posts: 157
    all aspect of mma, but grappling makes you EXHAUSTED!

    Is that boxing (sorry i'm confused at 'mma') if it is, i'm thinking of trying that. Would you go for kick boxing or normal?
  • Lennox497
    Lennox497 Posts: 242 Member
    Already a lot of good ideas.....

    my choices...sprints, jump rope and rowing.
  • crazyellybean
    crazyellybean Posts: 999 Member
    Spinning!!
  • waterwing
    waterwing Posts: 214 Member
    Zumba! Super fun and burns mad calories!
  • healthymission92
    healthymission92 Posts: 157
    Thanks guys, I have a lot of ideas now. I need to push my cardio now, I have a great strength training program but i'm lacking with cardio so now I have a good mix of ideas :)
  • Dunkelheit666
    Dunkelheit666 Posts: 223 Member
    all aspect of mma, but grappling makes you EXHAUSTED!

    Is that boxing (sorry i'm confused at 'mma') if it is, i'm thinking of trying that. Would you go for kick boxing or normal?

    MMA = Muay thai/kickboxing, jujitsu, wrestling etc.

    I did boxing for years and years...i was never so exhausted as when i grappled, did jujitsu etc. but kick boxing is also great for cardio, but whatever you do, you have to punish yourself

    swimming is also very good. Makes your heart pound!
  • ebonyroche
    ebonyroche Posts: 682 Member
    Zumba! Super fun and burns mad calories!
    I agree!! I love Zumba!!!
  • Dunkelheit666
    Dunkelheit666 Posts: 223 Member
    all aspect of mma, but grappling makes you EXHAUSTED!

    Is that boxing (sorry i'm confused at 'mma') if it is, i'm thinking of trying that. Would you go for kick boxing or normal?

    i find jujitsu/wrestling more exhausting kick boxing/muay thai

    Theres lots of womens juijitsu classes nowadays.
  • healthymission92
    healthymission92 Posts: 157
    all aspect of mma, but grappling makes you EXHAUSTED!

    Is that boxing (sorry i'm confused at 'mma') if it is, i'm thinking of trying that. Would you go for kick boxing or normal?

    i find jujitsu/wrestling more exhausting kick boxing/muay thai


    Theres lots of womens juijitsu classes nowadays.

    Thanks. I'll look into a class near me. It's something i've been wanting to try for a while
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Best cardio for weight loss? Table pushbacks. Nothing else is nearly as effective
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Whichever one you will actually do.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Swimming
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Zumba! Super fun and burns mad calories!

    How many calories do you typically burn per hour, how do you measure the burn?
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Not necessarily for weight loss because cardio doesn't make you lose weight, your diet does. But I would pick hiking. Because it's the most entertaining to me.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Best cardio for weight loss? Table pushbacks. Nothing else is nearly as effective

    Combine that with a reverse fork curl and you are all set!
  • Ghkffb56
    Ghkffb56 Posts: 263 Member
    Sprinting
    ^
  • neneboricua
    neneboricua Posts: 6 Member
    Per minute, running is one of the most effective ways of burning calories. The problem is that not many people can do it long enough to burn huge amounts without becoming injured. Don't know of many non-professional athletes that can run for 2-3 hours regularly.

    If you're looking for the most calories burned in the least amount of time, spinning and swimming are great choices.

    If you just want to burn the most amount of calories in general, I've found cycling (outdoors on a road bike with hills and flats, not in a gym) burns more calories overall because you can do it longer without hurting yourself.

    For example, on a 5 hour weekend ride, I routinely burn 2,000 to 3,000 calories and am still able to walk the next day. If someone were to try to run for even half that time they would probably injure themselves. During the work week, I'll do three 2 hour rides where I can burn between 600-900 calories depending on the type of riding I'm doing that day. Since cycling is low impact, your joints and muscles don't take a pounding and it is easier for your body to recover from the activity from one day to another.

    Here are a couple of recent examples.
    Long weekend ride - 3500+ calories http://app.strava.com/activities/25605695
    2 hour weekday ride - ~900 calories http://app.strava.com/activities/26668697

    These numbers are all using a heart rate monitor and at my current weight of 135lbs. Someone heavier putting out the same effort would burn more calories because they're carrying more weight.

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